“Why? If you tell him, he’ll make arrangements to get you the best treatment. Besides, you’re his family. You should be honest with him instead of keeping it to yourself,” Mrs. Berry advised.

“Those doctors who are reputable and well-known are not necessarily good. Dad once told me about a reliable doctor who has exceptional medical skills. The doctor has moved away, but we can look for him. Perhaps he can help me out,” said Charlotte as she panted heavily.

Mrs. Berry nodded vigorously. “Yes. I remember. It’s Dr. Felch. I’ll go and find out his whereabouts now.”

“No. We’ll be exposed as soon as you make a move.” Charlotte was out of breath and had difficulty speaking. “Let Mr. Judd handle this. He’ll notify us once he locates Dr. Felch. However, I’m thinking to move out temporarily in case Zachary finds out about my condition.”

“Why are you keeping this from Mr. Zachary?” Mrs. Berry was puzzled.

shape and I don’t know if I can work this out.” Charlotte cast a bitter smile. “What if I can’t… So if I leave quietly, the devastation of parting with each

whole world crumbled when Dad died. If it weren’t for the kids, I wouldn’t have made it through. I don’t

of the kids and they can grow

that, Mrs. Berry let out a deep

is in a tight spot right now. He didn’t bring me along to meet Mr. Nacht because he didn’t want to provoke his grandpa. If Mr. Nacht finds out I’m the children’s mother, he’ll never accept

a while and leave each other some space. Zachary can take his time to handle his family affairs while I receive treatment elsewhere. If I get better after that and he manages to persuade Mr. Nacht by then,

in the first place, but now I need your help to cover

welled up in Mrs. Berry’s eyes. She wiped her tears as she said, “Silly girl, I’ll always

Berry. I’ll take a quick nap…” Charlotte’s eyelids grew heavier,

sleep. I’ll be here to

her forehead. She then

face, her

sweat and they looked for Charlotte as soon as they

should be in Mrs. Berry’s room. Do you want to

“Yes!” Ellie was excited.

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