“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.

Charlotte, turning back toward her. “Could you make me some vegetable beef soup too? I really miss your

course. I’ll get going first

room soon after. Charlotte got her burn treated

room with Ben. When he saw the sickly old man reclining on his bed, a sense

he’s reduced to his sickbed. I guess even the mightiest man is a nobody in

I speak? I’m a

are.” Dr. Felch sat up when he saw Zachary. Sam quickly went over to

Zachary greeted politely

you,” the doctor said, looking at Zachary from the

Zachary hesitated.

door briefly

go make me some soup. Hayley is there with her, so she won’t be

was on the young

old man actually read him like an open

pointing at the empty space

down as requested while Sam turned on all the lights in the room so the doctor

man, Dr. Felch shook

a chance of him getting better?” Ben asked in

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