When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 117 The Awakening

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“Shauna, both patients have been stabilized. They only need to remain in sterile isolation for twenty–four hours. If they pass the critical window, they’ll be safe. But absolutely no visitors in the meantime–no risk of infection.”

Shauna exhaled in relief. That meant the surgery had been a success. She dismissed the specialists to rest next door, telling herself over and over that since the doctors said Natalie and Yvonne were stable, then they were stable.

Word spread quickly. The children came rushing.

“Shauna, how’s my mommy?” Susie’s voice trembled, her little eyes wide with fear.

Sean didn’t speak, but the worry in his gaze pierced like a blade.

Shauna repeated the doctors‘ words patiently. “You two must be good. It isn’t time to see her yet. Wait until she’s stronger, then you can visit.”

Sean’s frown deepened. “Where’s Papa?”

Shauna’s tone softened. “Mr. Gunn’s in the safe house. His body gave out when he came out of surgery–he spiked a fever from overwork. He hasn’t rested properly since Ocean City. His body was warning him to stop.”

The children fell silent for a long moment. Then Sean said firmly, “We want to see him.”

“Alright. I’ll take you.”

In the safe house, doctors had already diagnosed Baron’s condition–no grave danger, just extreme exhaustion. By the time Shauna brought the children, Baron was hooked up to an IV drip, still unconscious, his face pale but calmer.

“Don’t worry,” one physician assured. “What he needs most is rest.”

finally let out the breath they’d been

for two

finally opened, the

Gunn, you’re awake?” Shauna

memory slammed back.

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arranged specialists. She’s stable–already awake. But with the grafts, she can’t move

face bore exhaustion, dark circles bruising her skin. Baron noticed. He passed her

From here, I’ll handle

But please, Mr. Gunn, take care of yourself

out,

steady now, and

found the children inside, chirping to her as she lay

warmth settled in Baron’s chest. This—this peace–was what he longed to

lingered at the

first, his eyes lighting up.

wrappings, only her eyes were visible, and they glistened with

woken, Baron hadn’t been there. Shauna had told her he’d collapsed after bringing in Witch Doctor to save her, had even shown her a photograph of him sleeping in the

last, he

until this moment how deeply rooted he had become in her heart. Not love–at least

lazily against the frame with