When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 77 Island of Secrets

Chapter 77 Island of Secrets

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Baron didn’t say much more. He withdrew his gaze with a calm expression and asked hoarsely, “What’s the news. from Ocean City?”

“Oh-right,” Finn replied. “The story about Jensen and Sharon being legally married is everywhere now. The Luke family will probably start closing in on Sharon soon. Jensen hasn’t issued any statements or left Grand Pavilion- seems like he’s shut himself off from the outside world.”

That was exactly the outcome Baron had ordered his men to orchestrate.

And it pleased him.

He brushed his thumb over the cufflink on his wrist, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

Got it. For the next couple of days, you’ll handle things at HQ. I need to rest and gather strength-I’m preparing or Natalie’s skin graft surgery.”

Finn hesitated, but said nothing in the end. He nodded and quietly left the room.

Baron knew exactly what Finn was worried about. But Natalie’s condition couldn’t wait any longer.

After freshening up, he returned to Natalie’s side.

She was still running a low fever.

Though the burns and infected areas had already been treated, without skin grafts soon, Natalie would be in for unimaginable pain and suffering.

And for that surgery, the best donor was either herself-or a direct blood relative.

Baron sat beside her sleeping form and whispered, barely audible, “Five years ago, I took the most precious part of you. Back then, you gave it up for Jensen without even blinking. Honestly, I never planned on telling you what I did with it. But now… to save you, I have to hurt him. Please don’t hate me when you find out.”

Natalie’s brows twitched slightly, as if she could hear him. But her eyes remained shut, heavy and unmoving.

Just then, hurried footsteps echoed from the corridor outside.

He immediately activated the sterile

already waiting

ready. Are you sure you don’t want backup for the

easily. If too many of us show up, it’ll just

final look toward the sterile room, his gaze filled with longing and

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forward. “Mr. Gunn, don’t worry. I’ll

her.

you

ten years,” she answered, confused but

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Baron’s eyes turned solemn. “Natalie means more to me than my own life. While I’m gone, can you keep

froze, stunned by the

for you. Of course I will. But this

will come under the guise of protecting me, when really, they want her

Shauna stiffened.

back and bowed. “So long as I’m alive, no one will touch Ms. Summers. They’d have to walk over

if it’s Finn?” Baron asked,

breath hitched. Her heart thudded.

matter who

Natalie untouched, safe, and waiting for me when I

for a response,

mouth

does

expression was unreadable, but her

safety is now the top priority. Until Mr. Gunn returns, no one

“Yes, Shauna.”

heaviness