We’ve been out here for ten days now. There’s no way I can keep up with the lie for that long before Zachary starts asking questions. I should probably come clean with him and don’t have to worry about staying here to complete the treatment.

One evening, Hayley was getting ready the herbal bath and sterilized acupuncture needles for Charlotte. Dr. Felch was having a conversation with Sam outside the house before the latter headed out in a backpack.

“Where’s Sam going?” Charlotte asked.

“My herbal stock is almost out, so I’m getting Sam to replenish the supply from a nearby village.” Dr. Felch looked up at the sky and muttered, “Looks like it’s going to rain soon. Ah! Sam forgot to bring an umbrella with him,” the man said while hurrying after Sam with an umbrella.

Charlotte went to help Mrs. Berry with the herbs organization when they heard a loud bang coming from outside.

Before they could respond to it, a terrible wail could be heard coming from the same direction.

Felch and Sam knocked down by a jeep. Sam managed to escape unscathed, but Dr. Felch was

and fell to the ground,

stopped by a few men dressed in all black as they attempted to drag her onto the

me!” Charlotte cried while

Mrs. Berry barked as she charged toward them with a broomstick in her hand. However, the elder woman had only taken a few steps before she was knocked down by one

Charlotte

men raised his hand to strike Charlotte when a

man let out a loud growl before he dropped to the

the men from the jeep drew their weapons. But before they had a chance to fight, all of them were taken

you alright?” Bruce asked

ambulance.

“Of course!”

the only doctor in the proximity. Although Sam and Hayley had some basic medical knowledge, they were not well versed enough to treat someone in a serious condition. Hence, all they could do before the arrival of the ambulance

their rural location, the ambulance did not arrive until half

was holding

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