In that moment, Claire realised the significance of Jamie’s pledge and the implications it held for both of them. With her heart teetering between uncertainty and a flicker of hope, she recognised the depth of Jamie’s vulnerability and the unwavering love that lay at the core of his oath. And so, with her own decision poised on the precipice, she took a steadying breath and prepared to respond, knowing that the choice she made in that moment would shape the course of their shared destiny.