“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

hurts!” Charlotte

to! That’s

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

you woke up in the middle of the night, it was because of the pain, not nightmares. Each time you

that she was in so much pain? I’ll not forgive myself if anything happens

now. You see, Dr. Felch has found an effective treatment for me.” It pained Charlotte to see Zachary blaming himself for the condition she was in. “I’ve felt a lot better

His voice turned solemn. “He is badly

Charlotte’s eyes widened

Worst of

“If I’d known earlier, I wouldn’t have let things like this happen

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

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

head like a deflated balloon, feeling disheartened by

my last hope. Now that he’s lying unconscious

the acupoints and can continue her treatment for you. As for the herbs, Sam is also well aware of the combination.

Charlotte turned

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

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