Desperation clouded Nanny's eyes.

"No... this can't be. Dad, please help me..."

"Lucas loves me - he does! He would never agree to call off the engagement..."

On her knees, Nanny crawled toward Samuel, struggling to clutch at his leg, begging. But he stepped aside in disgust, sneering down at her.

"Now you regret it? Too late."

"No matter how madly Lucas might've loved you, there's no way he'll accept a woman as cheap as you."

Samuel's voice dripped with disdain as he narrowed his eyes at ...