“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.”

Charlotte slumped down seated on the floor. Beads

upon her lip until

to permeate. There was nothing visibly wrong with her

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

had been some form of toxin

are you doing, Miss?” Mrs.

deep furrow. “It may take a while more, so you

you. Do take some medication

did her best to

Mrs. Berry exited.

pain for another half an hour before it fully

her feet, she splashed water on her face. She then downed a few mouthfuls from the glass on the table when she came

coat and one of Ellie’s shoes were left on the couch. She felt conflicted as

few knocks on the door were followed by

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