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.

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, it was as though a dagger

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

Charlotte 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

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

Charlotte's eyes widened

happened. Worst of

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

be okay? This is

alright, apart from some minor scratches,” Raina explained carefully. “Mrs. Berry and Hayley are doing fine also. Dr.

like a deflated balloon, feeling disheartened by

that he's lying unconscious in ICU, will I ever be

continue her treatment for you. As for the herbs, Sam is also well aware of the combination. Together with Raina's assistance, we'll be able to

that true?” Charlotte turned

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

the necessary herbs. We're well within schedule to start the

of relief before she pleaded with Raina, “Please, make sure you save

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