Chapter 87

Nathan's Pov

As I walked away from the punishment room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The image of Claire's tear-streaked face kept flashing before my eyes. I knew deep down that what I did was wrong, but I couldn't bring myself to admit it. I felt like I had to punish her, to teach her a lesson, but at the same time, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was the one who needed to be taught.

I tossed and turned in my bed that night, unable to get a peaceful sleep. My thoughts kept going back to Claire and the way she looked at me when I punished her. It was a mix of fear and confusion, and it tore at my heart. I knew I couldn't keep doing this to her, but I didn't know how to stop.

The next morning, I made my way to the punishment room to see Claire. As soon as she saw me, she looked down at her feet, knowing what was coming next. I told her that there wasn't going to be any food for her until she accepted her wrongs, but she weakly tried to explain that it was Harrison wh