“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.

it was because of the pain, not nightmares.

could I not see that she was in so much pain?

Charlotte to see Zachary blaming himself for the condition she was in. “I’ve felt a lot better after only a few days of treatment. I’m sure I’ll recover in no

still in critical condition right now.” Zachary cut her off mid-sentence. His voice turned solemn. “He is badly injured. No

eyes widened

of all, Dr. Felch was dragged into

self-reproach. “If I’d known earlier, I wouldn’t have

Dr. Felch be

some minor scratches,” Raina explained carefully. “Mrs. Berry and Hayley are doing fine also. Dr. Felch, on the other hand, is still being

her head like a deflated balloon, feeling

last hope. Now that he’s lying

Hayley says she is familiar with the acupoints and can continue her treatment for you. As for the herbs, Sam

that true?” Charlotte

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

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

Ms. Windt. When I did a full body check-up for you earlier, it didn’t cross my

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