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.

And every time you woke up in the middle of the night, it was because of the pain, not nightmares. Each time you had to suffer in silence in the washroom all by yourself...” With each word he uttered,

could I not see that she was in so much pain? I'll not forgive

for me.” It pained Charlotte to see Zachary blaming himself for the condition she was in. “I've felt

critical condition right now.” Zachary cut her off mid-sentence. His voice turned solemn. “He is

Charlotte's eyes widened

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

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

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

is alright, apart from some minor scratches,” Raina explained carefully. “Mrs. Berry and Hayley are

a deflated balloon, feeling disheartened by the

he's lying unconscious in

“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 with Raina's assistance,

that true?” Charlotte turned to

now.” Zachary cut her off mid-sentence. His voice turned

all the necessary herbs. We're

relief before she pleaded with Raina, “Please, make sure you save Dr. Felch. I

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