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.

the pain, not nightmares. Each time you had to suffer in silence in the washroom

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

himself for the condition she was in.

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

eyes

happened. Worst of all, Dr. Felch

voice was full of self-reproach. “If I’d known earlier, I wouldn’t have let things like this

too, was guilt-ridden. “Will Dr. Felch be

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

deflated balloon, feeling disheartened by the

my last hope. Now that he’s lying

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

that true?” Charlotte turned

Raina nodded. “I’ve asked someone to source all the necessary herbs. We’re well within schedule to start

with Raina, “Please, make

a full body check-up for you earlier, it didn’t cross my mind to do a