In the late afternoon, as the trio stood outside Theresa's house, ready to make their way back to the military camp, Wolfgang gave a small wave toward Shelly. "Come to London, Shelly. I'll take care of you," he said with a usual straight face.
Shelly smiled back, her gaze warm. "Thank you for visiting," she replied.
Before Wolfgang could bask in his own charm, Julius flicked him on the forehead. "Don't go making promises you can't keep to a maiden!" he chided. "You'll only give her the wrong idea."
Maverick, ignoring the two, turned to Theresa with a respectful nod and a knowing look. "See you around, Theresa."
Theresa huffed, turning away with her usual stoicism. "Make sure to visit your parents' grave more often."
With a final nod, Maverick gave her a faint smile, and the trio turned to leave, heading down the path as the sun dipped below the hills.
