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.

indulgence. 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

much pain? I'll not

Dr. Felch has found an effective treatment for me.” It pained Charlotte to see Zachary blaming himself for the condition she was in. “I've felt a lot

off mid-sentence. His voice turned solemn. “He is badly injured. No one can guarantee when

Charlotte's eyes widened

and now this happened. Worst of all, Dr.

me know sooner?” Zachary's voice was full of self-reproach. “If I'd known earlier,

too, was guilt-ridden. “Will Dr. Felch be okay?

“Mrs. Berry and Hayley are doing

head like a deflated balloon, feeling disheartened by the

Now that he's lying unconscious

the acupoints and can continue her treatment for you. As for the

Charlotte turned to

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

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

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

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