With that thought in mind, Zachary's eyebrows furrowed as his grip on his whiskey glass tightened.
After a brief hesitation, he finished his drink at one go. Putting on his bathrobe, he quickly headed out.
Next door, Charlotte was covering her mouth as she spoke softly, "Alright, once I'm done, I will go pick you up."
"Don't worry, I'm someplace safe and so is Fifi. All of you must be good and listen to Mrs. Berry.
Safety is of utmost importance."
"Robbie and Jamie, you have to take of Ellie. I love you..."
Just before she could finish, the door suddenly swung open and a figure stormed in.
Charlotte was given such a fright that she swallowed the word "all" back. She quickly changed her words. "That’s all for now. You should go home and rest. Bye."
"Who were you talking to?"
Zachary approached her slowly. His expression looked sullen under the dim light of the room.
"I..." Charlotte wanted to lie but she was too intimidated by his presence. Hence, she told the truth unwittingly, "Mrs. Berry!"
"Hmm?" Zachary raised his eyebrow curiously.
"She is my maid who has been taking care of me since I was little..." Charlotte explained truthfully. "Since I received the Delivery from Hell today, I felt my home was no longer safe. Hence, I sent her back to her village. She just reached and called to inform me that she’s safe."
Other than hiding the children’s existence, everything she told him was true.
When Zachary saw that she seemed to be telling the truth, he didn't question her any further. "Rest early. Good night."
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