Chapter 26

Leona frowned when she heard this, grumbling, "Maverick's already engaged to Laurelle, and yet he forced himself on you!" Bianca dabbed her reddened eyes, sighing softly. "Mom, he was drunk. It wasn't his fault. If anything, this whole mess… well, Laurelle's a victim too." At this, Leona seemed to remember that Laurelle was still there. She knew how much Laurelle loved Maverick, so this situation had to hurt. With a disdainful snort, she remarked, "And who's at fault for failing to keep her fiancé in line? If Laurelle hadn't upset him that night, you wouldn't have had to step in and make excuses on her behalf, ruining your reputation in the process!" She turned to glare at Laurelle, her brows furrowing. "See what's happened now? Bianca lost her innocence and reputation all because she stepped in to help you." Laurelle stopped dead in her tracks, irritation flashing through her. "Are you serious? They fool around, and you're somehow pinning it on me?" She sometimes wondered who