“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.”

she heard the footsteps departed outside, Charlotte slumped down seated on the floor. Beads of

bit down upon her lip until

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

that woman gave her must be more

toxin so

Miss?” Mrs. Berry hollered from

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

you. Do take some medication if

her best

Mrs. Berry exited.

pain for another half

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

were left on the couch. She felt conflicted as she reminisced about

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

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