qBy the time Zachary awoke the next morning, Charlotte had already left.

When he touched her pillow and the space beside him, inevitably, he felt desolate. All of a sudden, a sense of emptiness crept into his heart.

Before he knew it, he heard his phone ring. It was a message from Charlotte: Hubby, I'm boarding the plane now and will be back in the evening. Be a good boy and get some rest! Wait for me to come home!

Her gentle words felt like a ray of sunlight that filled the void in his heart with warmth.

Moved by her gesture, Zachary broke out into a smile. It never crossed his mind that she could behave so obediently.

If only time could slow down and my life could be extended, everything would be perfect.

With that thought in mind, Zachary supported his frail body up. He had no time to lose, as he still had to deal with a lot of things.

the time Charlotte arrived at Mount Phoenix in the afternoon, Hayley and Sam were waiting for her

from her car, Charlotte chatted with them

that she had missed Dr. Felch's memorial service, she headed to his grave to pay her respects

outside while Sam went to

shelves filled with all sorts of books. Some of the books were even handwritten. Other

one by one, hoping that she

books. “What does he look like? How old is

he would be infuriated every time Francesco was brought up. Dr. Felch would call him a

see if you

Francesco for his desire to leave the mountain when he thought he had learned everything. Also, he berated him for being conceited despite being just a

hands, she added, “I was taken in as Dr. Felch's apprentice one year after Francesco left. At that time, I was fourteen. In other words, Francesco is probably about

can't be!” Charlotte was shocked. “Hayley, you're only nineteen this year. Are you saying that Francesco is around the same age as

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