Chapter 604

“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.

“You're a silly woman!” Zachary held her in his arms tightly and bit into Charlotte's shoulder while doing so.

“It hurts!” Charlotte cried in pain.

“I meant it to! That's how you'll learn your lesson!”

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

the night, it was because of the pain, not nightmares. Each time you

see that she was in so much pain?

to see Zachary blaming himself for the condition she was in. “I've felt a lot better after only a few days of treatment. I'm sure I'll recover in

still in critical condition right now.” Zachary cut her off mid-sentence. His voice turned

eyes widened

Worst of all, Dr. Felch was dragged into this mess

didn't you let me know sooner?” Zachary's voice was full of self-reproach. “If I'd known earlier, I wouldn't have let things like

sorry...” Charlotte, too, was guilt-ridden. “Will Dr. Felch be okay? This is all my fault. And Sam... Is

Berry and Hayley are doing fine also. Dr. Felch, on the other

deflated balloon, feeling disheartened by the

is my last hope. Now that he's lying unconscious in ICU, will I

Zachary reassured her in a comforting voice. “Regarding the poison in your body, Hayley says she is familiar with the acupoints and can continue her treatment for you. As for the herbs, Sam is also well aware of the combination. Together

true?” Charlotte turned

right now.” Zachary cut her off mid-sentence. His voice turned solemn. “He is badly injured. No one can guarantee when he will

Raina nodded. “I've asked someone to source all the necessary herbs. We're well

you...” Charlotte finally heaved a short sigh of relief before she pleaded with Raina, “Please, make sure you save Dr. Felch. I feel bad enough

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