The Queen's Back

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As Maxwell listened to the sound of running water from the bathroom, he couldn't resist opening the design book to see what photo Mona had used as a bookmark. It had to be something precious. The photo revealed Mona's carefree, joyful smile, with Teddy standing beside her, his arm draped over her shoulder. However, Teddy's expression was one of impatience, not happiness. The image seemed to remind Maxwell that although Mona had married him, her heart might still be with Teddy.

Maxwell didn't know how long it would take for Mona to forget her feelings for Teddy.

Maxwell angrily tossed the photo into the trash.

Without much thought, Ma door, tempted for a moment to walk in and confront Mona directly. But he held back, worried that his impulsiveness might cause her to resent him.

He stared at the bathroom

With Mona, he knew he had to take things slowly.

When Mona stepped out of the bathroom, she immediately caught the intense possessiveness in Maxwell's gaze. It was as if a lion were sizing up its prey, sending a slight shiver down her spine. Feeling a mix of intimidation and intrigue, she managed to say, "Maxwell, I'm finished. You can go ahead and shower now."

Maxwell moved closer, his expression softening into a slight smile as he looked down at her. "Alright," he replied, his voice warm and reassuring.

Once Maxwell was in the bathroom, Mona still felt uneasy. She couldn't understand why his demeanor had suddenly changed. Had she done something to upset him?

Shaking her head, she decided to focus on her skincare routine.

"Are you still there, Mona?" Maxwell called from the bathroom.

in thought, Mona was still pondering Maxwell's earlier behavior. Was he upset about

she had left the

was impressive-broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and well-defined abs. His tanned skin glistened with droplets of

guard by his appearance, dropping her eye cream onto the vanity as she

to have such a

Maxwell felt pleased with himself and walked over to her. When he was just an arm's length away, he turned and headed to the wardrobe. "I forgot to grab my pajamas," he

out, only realizing what she had said afterward, her face turning crimson. Did she just admit she enjoyed seeing Maxwell without clothes? Her boldness surprised even herself. Maxwell studied Mona, noting her flushed cheeks, and his mood lifted. With a teasing smile, he said,

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Chapter 24 pajamas

then? We are married,

before quickly shaking her head. "No, you

pleased with her

mischievous grin. "So, you're saying it's fine at

Mona's

and busied herself with her skincare routine. "That's not what I meant," she mumbled. Maxwell had

pajamas and headed I

Mona noti

calling out to him but remembered the earlier awkwardness and decided against it. "Time for bed!" Maxwell I announced as he emerged, spotting Mona already in

darkness, every sense seemed heightened. He could smell the fresh scent of Mona's skin, and having shared a bed with her for the past

subtle contact

Mona and Maxwell left the Clem