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.

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

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

himself for the condition she was in. “I’ve felt a lot better after only a

right now.” Zachary cut her off mid-sentence. His voice turned solemn. “He is badly injured.

eyes

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

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

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

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

her head like a deflated balloon,

my last hope. Now that he’s lying unconscious

her treatment for you.

that true?” Charlotte turned to

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

you…” Charlotte finally heaved a short sigh of relief before she pleaded with Raina, “Please,

remorseful. “I’m so sorry, Ms. Windt. When I did a full body check-up for you