“Thanks,” Dr. Felch replied with a sigh, “By the way, about your family, I hope you don’t mind me giving my two cents on the matter.”

He looked at Charlotte searchingly before he continued, “I know I’m just an outsider and I might not know what is going on, but what your belated father said has always stuck to me. The reason why he worked so hard through the grind is none other than his family. He was not interested in power or wealth. All he ever wanted was for his wife and children to enjoy a carefree and peaceful life. Family is what counts at the end of the day.”

Charlotte’s complicated gaze met the old man’s eyes. “I know…”

“I’m sure you know what’s best for you,” Dr. Felch said, patting her hand as he turned toward Sam. “Bring Mr. Nacht in. I’d like to have a word with him.”

“Right away, Dr. Felch.” The apprentice went out immediately to fetch Zachary.

treated?” Dr. Felch asked Charlotte, turning back toward her. “Could

get

room soon after. Charlotte got her burn treated and started making some

Zachary went into Dr. Felch’s room with Ben. When he saw the sickly old man reclining on his bed, a sense of

used to be a great doctor, but now he’s reduced to his sickbed. I guess even the mightiest

speak?

Sam quickly went over

Zachary greeted politely as he

the doctor said, looking at Zachary from the head to the toe. “Come

Zachary hesitated.

door briefly and went over

to go make me some soup. Hayley is there with

Felch knew what was on the young

man actually read him like an open

pointing at the empty space beside

in the room so the doctor could have a good look at their

shook his head, sighing, “I

mean, Dr. Felch? Is there still a chance of him getting better?” Ben asked in

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