“Looks like it’s time. Let’s go for lessons.”

With one clinging on his back, a second nestled in his arm, and a third tugging him along by the hand, Zachary was like a tree overrun by monkeys as he strode forth.

He turned his head toward Mrs. Berry. “Please let Charlotte know that we’ll be in the study.”

“Will do,” Mrs. Berry replied. She watched them leave before she rapped upon the washroom door. “Miss. Are you alright, Miss?”

“I’m fine…” Charlotte was pallid as she hunched over the sink. In spite of being in no small measure of agony, she did her best to compose herself. “I might have the runs, so you should go up first. I’ll be out in a minute.”

“No worries. I’d be right here with you.” Mrs. Berry remained concerned. “Did you have too much to eat at dinner? I’ll go get you a glass of warm water.”

“Okay.”

down seated on the floor.

lip until

pain continued to permeate. There was nothing visibly wrong with her right shoulder, only the sensation of gnawing upon her

that the injection that that woman gave her must be more than just a

some form of toxin so subtle that it was undetectable even to

are you doing, Miss?” Mrs. Berry hollered from

a deep furrow. “It may take a while

you. Do take some medication if you are still not

did her

Mrs. Berry exited.

to be tormented by pain for another half an hour

she struggled onto her feet, she splashed water on her face. She then downed a few

the couch. She felt conflicted as she

on the door were followed by Raina’s

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