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.

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

Charlotte cried in

That’s how you’ll

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

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

she was in so much

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. I’m sure I’ll recover in no

still in critical condition right now.” Zachary cut her off mid-sentence. His voice turned solemn. “He is badly injured. No one can guarantee when

eyes widened in

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

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

Dr. Felch be okay? This is

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 monitored in the

head like a deflated

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

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. As

true?” Charlotte

source all the necessary herbs. We’re well