“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.

in his arms tightly and bit into

Charlotte cried

That’s

feeling a mix of emotions—he was feeling angry, worried, and

the night, it was because of the pain, not nightmares. Each time you had to

much

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

Zachary cut her off mid-sentence. His voice turned

eyes widened in

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

self-reproach. “If I’d known earlier, I wouldn’t have let things like this happen to any of

was guilt-ridden. “Will Dr. Felch be

and Hayley are doing fine also. Dr. Felch,

lowered her head like a deflated

Felch is my last hope. Now that he’s lying unconscious in ICU,

comforting voice. “Regarding the poison in your body, Hayley says she is familiar with the acupoints and can continue her treatment for you. As for the herbs, Sam is also well aware of the combination. Together with Raina’s assistance, we’ll be able to resume the

true?” Charlotte

source all the necessary herbs. We’re well within schedule

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