Chapter 539

“Looks like it’s time. Let's go for lessons.”

With one clinging on his back, a second nestled in his arm, and a third tugging him along by the hand, Zachary was like a tree overrun by monkeys as he strode forth.

He turned his head toward Mrs. Berry. “Please let Charlotte know that we'll be in the study.”

“Will do,” Mrs. Berry replied. She watched them leave before she rapped upon the washroom door. “Miss. Are you alright, Miss?”

“I'm fine...” Charlotte was pallid as she hunched over the sink. In spite of being in no small measure of agony, she did her best to compose herself. “I might have the runs, so you should go up first. I'll be out in a minute.”

“No worries. I'd be right here with you.” Mrs. Berry remained concerned. “Did you have too much to eat at dinner? I'll go get you a glass of warm water.”

“Okay.”

After she heard the footsteps departed outside, Charlotte slumped down seated on the floor. Beads of sweat ran ceaselessly down her forehead.

down upon her lip until

permeate. There was nothing visibly wrong with her right shoulder, only the

upon her that the injection that that woman gave her

been some form of toxin so subtle that it was undetectable

are you doing, Miss?” Mrs.

a deep furrow. “It may take a while more,

table for you. Do take some medication if you are still not feeling

it.” Charlotte did her best to sound

Mrs. Berry exited.

for another half an hour before

splashed water on her face. She then downed a few mouthfuls from the glass on the

couch. She felt conflicted as she reminisced about

door were followed by Raina's voice. “May I enter, Ms.

come in,” came Charlotte's

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