“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

upon her lip until they were close to

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

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

might had been some form of toxin so subtle that it was undetectable even

Miss?” Mrs. Berry hollered

with a deep furrow. “It

for you. Do take some medication if you are still

it.” Charlotte did her best to sound

Mrs. Berry exited.

for another half an hour

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

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

followed by Raina’s voice. “May I enter, Ms.

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