“Looks like it’s time. Let’s go for lessons.”

With one clinging on his back, a second nestled in his arm, and a third tugging him along by the hand, Zachary was like a tree overrun by monkeys as he strode forth.

He turned his head toward Mrs. Berry. “Please let Charlotte know that we’ll be in the study.”

“Will do,” Mrs. Berry replied. She watched them leave before she rapped upon the washroom door. “Miss. Are you alright, Miss?”

“I’m fine…” Charlotte was pallid as she hunched over the sink. In spite of being in no small measure of agony, she did her best to compose herself. “I might have the runs, so you should go up first. I’ll be out in a minute.”

“No worries. I’d be right here with you.” Mrs. Berry remained concerned. “Did you have too much to eat at dinner? I’ll go get you a glass of warm water.”

 

“Okay.”

After she heard the footsteps departed outside, Charlotte slumped down seated on the floor. Beads of sweat ran ceaselessly down her forehead.

 

lip until they

permeate. There was nothing visibly wrong with

that the injection that that woman gave her must be more than

toxin so subtle that it was undetectable even

you doing, Miss?” Mrs. Berry hollered from

“It may take a while more, so you

some medication if you are still

her best

Mrs. Berry exited.

by pain for another half an hour before

her feet, she splashed water on her face. She then downed a few mouthfuls from

one of Ellie’s shoes were left on the couch. She felt conflicted as she reminisced about

few knocks on the door were followed by Raina’s

in,” came Charlotte’s

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