Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort

“I know what happened.” Zachary saved Charlotte from wondering. His brows furrowed in a knit as he questioned, “Are you out of your mind? What makes you think that it’s okay to not only hide such a serious problem from me but also seek treatment by yourself?”

Charlotte was momentarily disconcerted by the man’s fury.

“Why didn’t you tell me?” Still cupping her face, Zachary grunted the words through his gritted teeth, “Did you think I can’t be of any help?”

“No—” Charlotte shook her head fervently.

“Then tell me why?” The man was seething with frustration. “Were you worried you’ll be a burden to me?”

Still not saying a word, Charlotte continued to keep her head down.

“You’re a silly woman!” Zachary held her in his arms tightly and bit into Charlotte’s shoulder while doing so.

“It hurts!” Charlotte cried in pain.

“I meant it to! That’s how you’ll learn your lesson!”

Zachary was feeling a mix of emotions—he was feeling angry, worried, and guilty all at the same time.

to libido indulgence. And every time you woke up in the middle of the night, it was because of the pain, not nightmares. Each time you had to suffer in silence in the washroom all by yourself…” With each word he uttered, it was as

that she was in so much pain? I’ll not

It pained Charlotte to see Zachary blaming himself for the condition she was in. “I’ve felt a

right now.” Zachary cut her off mid-sentence. His voice turned solemn. “He is badly injured. No one can guarantee when he will

eyes widened

 some progress, and now this happened. Worst of all, Dr. Felch was dragged into this mess

self-reproach. “If I’d

Charlotte, too, was guilt-ridden. “Will Dr. Felch be okay? This is all my fault. And Sam… Is

some minor scratches,” Raina explained carefully. “Mrs. Berry and Hayley are

a deflated balloon, feeling

 is my last hope. Now that he’s

in a comforting voice. “Regarding the poison in your body, Hayley says she is familiar with the acupoints and can continue her treatment for you. As for the herbs, Sam is also well aware of the combination. Together with Raina’s assistance, we’ll be able to resume the

that true?” Charlotte turned to

to source all the necessary herbs. We’re well within schedule to start the

of relief before she pleaded with Raina, “Please, make sure you save

for sure. We have employed the best surgeons to look after him.” Raina’s expression was remorseful. “I’m so sorry, Ms. Windt. When I did a full body check-up for you earlier, it didn’t cross my mind to do