Charles heard Emma screaming and came running from his room, shouting loudly, "Emma, Emma, what's wrong?" He quickly held her and saw that she was about to fall on the floor, with several big blisters on her swollen and red feet. Crying hysterically, she said, "I tried to take the kettle from the fire quickly to get ready to leave, and accidentally dropped the kettle of boiling water over my feet. It hurts so much I can't walk. Charles, I'm sorry… " Emma cried out.

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