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 they were close

There was nothing visibly wrong with her

that woman gave her must be more than

might had been some form of toxin so subtle that it was undetectable even

doing, Miss?” Mrs. Berry hollered

“It may

I'll leave it on the table for you. Do take some medication if you

Charlotte did her best to

Mrs. Berry exited.

for another half an hour before it fully

splashed water on her face. She then downed a few

were left on the couch. She felt conflicted as she

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

in,” came Charlotte's

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