Chapter 54

Bianca tenderly grasped Maverick's fingers, and tears glided down her cheeks, landing softly on the back of his hand. "I quit. You shifted the blame onto me, claiming I seduced you. I'll take the fall for that. I would do anything for you, as long as you're okay." After that, she released Maverick's hand. She covered her face and left. However, she accidentally stepped on a bouquet of flowers on the ground, causing her to stumble. Maverick instinctively reached out and caught her, pulling her into his arms. She hung her head. Tears were streaming down her face as if she had been deeply wronged. When he saw this, Maverick's heart ached with regret for his actions. Bianca endured the beating and the unjust humiliation, all while choosing to bear the burden silently for him. He questioned his own actions as a man. In an instant, Maverick appeared resolute. He turned to Zachariah and declared, "Uncle Zachariah, I've made my decision. I want to marry Bianca. Please agree to it." In a