“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.

woman!” Zachary held her in his arms tightly and bit into Charlotte’s shoulder while

Charlotte cried

it to! That’s how you’ll

was feeling angry, worried, and guilty

because of the pain, not nightmares. Each time you had to suffer in silence in the

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

effective treatment for me.” It pained Charlotte to see Zachary blaming himself for the condition she was in. “I’ve felt a lot better after only a few days of treatment.

still in critical condition right now.” Zachary cut her off mid-sentence. His voice turned solemn.

eyes widened in

progress, and now this happened. Worst of all, Dr.

me know sooner?” Zachary’s voice was full of self-reproach. “If I’d

Felch be okay? This is all my fault. And Sam… Is

carefully. “Mrs. Berry and Hayley are doing fine also. Dr. Felch, on the other hand, is still

like a deflated balloon,

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

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. As for the herbs, Sam

that true?” Charlotte turned

“I’ve asked someone to source all the necessary

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