Chapter 1443
Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort
Chapter 1444 Get Mommy To Treat Uncle Zachary In the evening, Charlotte picked some books about poison treatments and left Mount Phoenix with the photo.
The golden hue of the setting sun bathed the road down the mountain.
After Hayleyâs and Samâs figures disappeared from the rearview mirror, she retracted her gaze and looked at the old photo she was holding.
Prior to leaving, she had already sent the photo and all the relevant information she discovered to Bruce, hoping that the new leads would assist him in finding Francesco.
Time waits for no man. As of then, they only had fourteen days left.
With a heavy heart, Charlotte ordered, âDrive faster so that we can get home sooner.â
âYes, Mrs. Nacht.â
After sleeping for the entire day at home, Zachary forced himself to get up and take a shower before going downstairs to dine with the children.
He thought he had recovered his strength. Unexpectedly, his legs buckled when he was going down the steps. If not for Ben catching him, he would have fallen down the staircase.
âMr. Nacht, I have something to report.â
Pretending that he had something important to share, Ben talked as he walked down the steps with Zachary.
In truth, he was using his own strength to support Zachary.
As a result, the other subordinates and maids did not realize anything was amiss.
The moment Zachary arrived downstairs, the children surrounded him.
âDaddy, Daddy!â
âUncle Zachary, Uncle Zachary!â
âHi, kids!â Zachary gently pushed Ben away before bending down to pick the children up. To his surprise, he was struck by a dizzy spell the moment he did so.
âMr. Nachtâ¦â Ben was extremely worried.
âAll of you are being too noisy!â Robbie yelled. âReturn to your seats and sit down, now!â
Momentarily stunned, all of them obediently went back to the dining table, albeit pouting.
When the children were climbing back onto their chairs, Ben seized the opportunity to help Zachary to his seat.
Then, wearing a smile on his face, he chatted with the children. âKids, did you have a good time at school today?â
âYes, we did!â
âThere was an exam today, and I got full marks for all the subjects.â
âMe too!â
âWe learned how to sing todayâ¦â
âAnd also how to drawâ¦â
The kids recounted everything they did in school to Ben. Only Robbie did not say a word. Instead, he quietly brought Zachary a glass of warm water. âDaddy, have some water.â
âThank you, Robbie.â
Zachary was so weak that he could not even carry a conversation with the children.
Hence, Ben spoke to them on purpose in an effort to distract them.
Nonetheless, Robbie saw through it all.
When he saw how lethargic his father was, he was utterly heartbroken. Even so, he kept his emotions to himself and could only ask, âDaddy, you look really tired.â
âIâm fine.â Zachary tousled the boyâs hair. âGo back to your seat. Itâs time to eat.â
âOkay.â Robbie returned to his seat.
After Hanna and the maids had served the last dish, everyone began to eat.
Not having much of an appetite, Zachary forced himself to take a few bites before preparing to head back upstairs.
However, the instant he got to his feet, he fell.
âMr. Nacht!â
Although Ben managed to reach him in time, it was still too late. Zachary had fallen by the dining table.
âDaddy!â
That was the first time Zachary failed to hold himself together and collapsed in front of the children.
In an instant, everyone fell into a state of panic.
Ben quickly brought Zachary to his bedroom and requested Rainaâs presence.
Meanwhile, Jamie and Ellie stood by the bed. Even though their bodies were trembling as they cried, they covered their mouths, not daring to make a sound.
As for Robbie, he stood by the corner and did not dare to approach. Nevertheless, tears were streaming down his cheeks uncontrollably.
Back at the dining room, Hanna and the maids were disconcerted by Zacharyâs unexpected condition.
Only Danriqueâs children continued eating at the table, oblivious to what was going on.
âIs Uncle Zachary sick?â
âLooks like it.â
âHe definitely is.â
âHis condition seems to be serious.â
âWhy didnât Aunt Charlotte get Mommy to treat him?âq