Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort

“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.

arms tightly and bit into Charlotte’s shoulder while doing

hurts!” Charlotte

to! That’s how you’ll learn your

emotions—he was feeling angry, worried, and

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 time you had to suffer in silence in the washroom all by yourself…” With each word he uttered, it was as though a dagger had pierced through his

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

for the condition she was in. “I’ve felt

off mid-sentence. His voice turned solemn. “He is badly injured. No one can guarantee when he will

eyes widened in

of all, Dr. Felch was dragged into this

was full of self-reproach. “If I’d known earlier, I wouldn’t have let things like

Dr. Felch be okay? This is all my fault. And

alright, apart from some minor scratches,” Raina explained carefully. “Mrs. Berry and Hayley are doing fine also. Dr. Felch, on the other hand, is still being

like a deflated balloon, feeling disheartened by the

hope. Now that he’s lying unconscious in ICU, will I ever

you worry,” Zachary reassured her in a comforting voice. “Regarding the poison in your body, Hayley says she is familiar with the acupoints and can continue her treatment for you.

Charlotte

Raina nodded. “I’ve asked someone to source all the necessary herbs. We’re well within