The Queen's Back
Chapter 17
Chapter
17
having the wedding right away?" Mona asked, looking puzzled. After all, she was the eldest daughter of the Clem family, Maxwell was the CEO of Carter Group. How could they get married without a proper wedding?
ah, we're going to wait a bit. Your marriage isn't just any event, it's a big deal in Nathontown. It takes time to plan erything right," Jane explained. Mona seemed keen on having a wedding sooner, and Jane wasn't entirely sure if agreeing to Maxwell's suggestion was the best move.
"Well, it doesn't matter. We've already gotten the marriage license, so I'm officially Mrs. Carter now." Mona shrugged. A later wedding was fine with her. It would be even better to have it when Maxwell was head over heels in love with her. That would be the real win. And just like that, the wedding topic was set aside for the time being.
After lunch, Jane urged Mona and Maxwell to leave, hoping they'd get some quality alone time to strengthen their relationship.
Over the past few days, Jane had become more impressed with Maxwell. He wasn't much of a talker, but when he did speak, it was always heartfelt. He was consistently supportive of Mona, unlike Teddy, who was all talk and no action. Looking back, it was clear that Teddy had only been leading Mona on, making promises he never meant to keep.
"Don't pack too much. You can always come back with Maxwell anytime. Just take a few of your usual outfits," Jane advised from outside as Maxwell helped Mona pack her things in her room.
Mona hummed in response, focusing on sorting through her belongings. It was her first time leaving this home, and while she felt a twinge of nostalgia, excitement was her main emotion. Maxwell stood by quietly, handing her items when needed.
"Max, can you grab a couple of towels from the left-hand cabinet?" Mona asked while placing her pajamas in her suitcase.
and opened the drawer. His face went red the moment he saw what was inside. He quickly grabbed the towels
must have seen in that drawer-besides the towels, there were her bras and probably some underwear. Her face flushed with embarrassment. She avoided looking directly
in the heart of Nathontown. Surrounded by greenery, the building had a calm, almost artistic vibe that didn't quite match Maxwell's business image. The apartment was a duplex: downstairs had the living room, dining area,
surprised. In her past life, Maxwell had lived in a grand mansion
Maxwell said nervously, worried Mona
like it. Big houses are overrated anyway. Where's the
best part?
impress Teddy with her cooking, only to have it mostly eaten by his so-called "siblings." Looking back, she felt all that effort was wasted. They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, and that's exactly what
I'll show you," Maxwell said, feeling a bit relieved as he led her
only one bedroom. Is that okay with you?" Maxwell asked,
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bit nervous.
bed in the study and rarely used
their time at the Carter family mansion, Maxwell knew Mona wasn't totally against him. Even though he knew she'd married him partly to get back at Teddy, he still
too big nor
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