“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. Beads of sweat ran ceaselessly down her

down upon her lip until they were close

with her right shoulder, only the sensation of gnawing upon her blood

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

form of toxin so subtle that

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

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

it on the table for you. Do take some

it.” Charlotte did her best

Mrs. Berry exited.

continued to be tormented by pain for another half an

then downed a few mouthfuls from

of Ellie’s shoes were left on the couch. She felt conflicted as she reminisced about the heartwarming

the door were followed by Raina’s voice. “May I enter,

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