Chapter 34

After asking the question, Amelia felt incredibly anxious. She was terrified that Michael was going to refuse her. What was she going to do, then? "What do you think?" Michael didn't answer but threw the question back at her. "I…" Amelia had no clue what was going through his mind. All she knew was that she absolutely couldn't give up. She had to cling to Michael for support, at least until she could stand on her own two feet. "I know I messed up, Mr. Sutton. I really know that now. I shouldn't have forgotten our agreement that day. I shouldn't have gotten carried away and ignored the baby's existence or neglected its health. And I certainly shouldn't have spoken so recklessly in front of you. "I take back every word I said. Please, I'm begging you to help me." She desperately wanted to protect her dignity. But sometimes, in the face of survival, dignity meant nothing. She looked up, her beautiful eyes brimming with tears and her expression pleading. She was partially crouched be