THREE YEARS TOO LATE MR STANTON
he said with a small smile.
I simply nodded, trying to comprehend everything he had just said.
“Listen, Veronica. I’ve looked at your hospital files, and I can help you.”
“What?”
“There’s a trial treatment for PODS, and with my connections, I can get you in.”
“How?” I whispered, looking away as a single tear escaped. He leaned forward and brushed it away.
“Marry me.” His voice fanned against my skin. “Together, we’ll bring down Caleb’s empire and expose him for the monster he is, and you’ll get to live a long, healthy life.”