“I know what happened.” Zachary saved Charlotte from wondering. His brows furrowed in a knit as he questioned, “Are you out of your mind? What makes you think that it’s okay to not only hide such a serious problem from me but also seek treatment by yourself?”

Charlotte was momentarily disconcerted by the man’s fury.

“Why didn’t you tell me?” Still cupping her face, Zachary grunted the words through his gritted teeth, “Did you think I can’t be of any help?”

“No—” Charlotte shook her head fervently.

“Then tell me why?” The man was seething with frustration. “Were you worried you’ll be a burden to me?”

Still not saying a word, Charlotte continued to keep her head down.

Zachary held her in his arms

hurts!” Charlotte

it to! That’s how you’ll

of emotions—he was feeling angry, worried, and guilty all at the

I was, thinking your nosebleed was due to libido indulgence. And every time you woke up in the middle of the night, it was because of the pain, not nightmares. Each

I not see that she was in so much pain? I’ll not forgive

see Zachary blaming himself for the condition she was in. “I’ve felt a lot better after only a few days of treatment. I’m sure I’ll recover in no time if we

Zachary cut her off mid-sentence. His voice turned solemn. “He is badly injured. No one can guarantee

eyes

Worst of all, Dr. Felch was dragged into this mess because

I’d known

was guilt-ridden. “Will Dr. Felch be okay? This is all

Hayley are doing fine also. Dr. Felch, on the other hand, is still being monitored

her head like a deflated balloon, feeling disheartened by the

he’s lying unconscious in ICU, will I ever

your body, Hayley says she is familiar with the acupoints and can continue her treatment for you. As for the

that true?” Charlotte

“I’ve asked someone to source all the necessary

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