Maxine's heart felt like it had been torn apart, the pain of betrayal searing through her. She had trusted Maverick with her deepest secrets and her love, and now, that trust lay shattered. The image of him in an intimate embrace with another woman haunted her thoughts, a painful reminder of the love she thought they shared.
As she wandered through the palace, her steps heavy with sorrow, Maxine couldn't help but replay the moments in her mind. Maverick's explanations had fallen on deaf ears, drowned out by the overwhelming sense of hurt and betrayal that consumed her.
She found solace in a secluded garden, where she could finally let her tears flow freely.
Maxine had always been a strong and independent woman, but this heartbreak cut deeper than anything she had ever experienced. Especially given that it was her first time giving her heart to someone.
Her vision blurred as she wept, and she felt a profound sense of loss.
