“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.”

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

lip until they were close to

to permeate. There was nothing visibly wrong with

the injection that that woman gave her must

had been some form of toxin

Mrs. Berry hollered from the

deep furrow. “It may take

the table for you. Do take some medication if you are still not

it.” Charlotte did her best to sound

Mrs. Berry exited.

to be tormented by pain for another half an hour before it fully

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

the couch. She felt conflicted as she reminisced about the

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

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