qAt that thought, Charlotte could feel her heart aching terribly for him. Holding Zachary's hand, she consoled, “It's fine, Hubby. I'm already thinking of a way to find Francesco. You'll be fine soon...”

The man did not reply, merely holding her hand tightly and stroking the back of her palm gently with his thumb.

There seemed to be something weighing on his mind.

“Hubby, where have you been for the past few days? What happened? Can you tell me?” she asked uneasily.

“I don't know either...” Zachary rubbed his temples and explained tiredly, “When I was sleeping that night, I felt that the house was on fire. Then, someone barged in, and I fainted. When I regained consciousness, I saw you in the hospital.”

“I see...”

His answer confused Charlotte. It was so vague that she learned nothing new from it.

“What exactly happened?” he asked in return. “Why did the police say that you're involved in this case? Where's Ben?”

is

details of that night. However, as she did not want him to feel pressured,

in a deep coma. However, he's not in critical condition, so don't worry. Ellie isn't severely injured, but she's so traumatized that she locked herself up and refused to

happen? Have you found her a doctor?” asked

to check up

stop there. “Why did someone barge into our house?

some inexplicable reason, Charlotte

the same for Ellie too. Zachary has always doted on the children, especially Ellie. He did appear anxious upon realizing that she was unwell, but... There's something seriously

put her finger on

like something was weighing down on her—a

wrong?” Zachary held her

they start a fire at Southridge the night before our wedding? The security at your place is so strict. How

find it weird too...” Zachary frowned. “I'm afraid that we'll only know

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