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

in so much pain? I’ll not forgive myself if

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 time if we continue

still in critical condition right now.” Zachary cut her off mid-sentence. His voice

eyes

of all, Dr. Felch was dragged into this mess because of

sooner?” Zachary’s voice was full of self-reproach. “If I’d known earlier, I wouldn’t have let things

Felch be

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

a deflated balloon, feeling disheartened by

he’s lying unconscious in ICU,

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

that true?” Charlotte turned to

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

you…” Charlotte finally heaved a short sigh of relief before she pleaded with Raina, “Please, make sure you save Dr. Felch. I feel bad enough

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