“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.”

heard the footsteps departed outside, Charlotte slumped down seated on the floor. Beads of sweat ran ceaselessly

upon her lip until they were close to

There was nothing visibly wrong with her right shoulder, only the sensation of gnawing

that that woman gave her must be more than

form of toxin so subtle that it

doing, Miss?” Mrs. Berry hollered from

okay,” Charlotte said with a deep furrow. “It may take a while

on the table for you. Do take some medication if you are still not feeling well,” the older

Charlotte did her best

Mrs. Berry exited.

for another half an hour before it

then downed a few mouthfuls

shoes were left on the couch. She felt conflicted

few knocks on the door were followed by Raina’s voice.

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