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.

I was, thinking your nosebleed was due to libido 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 all by yourself...” With each word he uttered,

she was in so much pain? I'll not forgive myself if anything happens

better now. You see, 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

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

eyes

of all, Dr.

of self-reproach. “If I'd known earlier, I wouldn't have let things like this happen to

Felch be okay? This is all my fault. And Sam...

minor scratches,” Raina explained carefully. “Mrs. Berry and Hayley are doing fine also. Dr. Felch, on the other hand, is still

deflated

my last hope. Now that he's

worry,” 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

that true?” Charlotte turned to

mid-sentence. His voice turned solemn. “He is

source all the necessary

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

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