"Prof. Miller, please, I know I've faltered. But surely, you'll show me some mercy, right? I was cornered, with no other options. Nate's condition is deteriorating fast! You've known him since he was little. Can you really turn your back on him now?"
Hunter didn't immediately dismiss her, igniting a spark of hope within her.
"I realize I wronged Juliet, but consider Mrs. Foster's fate. Isn't giving Nate her heartbeat a way of letting her live on? I'm prepared to make it right with Juliet, offering her every cent I've saved."
As Claire pleaded, her actions took a more intimate turn.
Her fingers traced the line of Hunter's buttons, her eyes captivating and intense.
"Prof. Miller, are you telling me that in all these years, you haven't harbored any feelings for me? Dig deep within yours
