The Queen's Back

Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Maxwell hurriedly carried Mona, his happening to her.

steps

quick and urgent, fearing that any delay might lead to something terrible

Mo. Mick

As he moved, he called out, "Mona, Mona,

His voice was laced with anxiety, fear, and a hi), eyes

and look at me. Don't fall asleep."

locked in a dark room by his mother.

of helplesmes as a feling he hadn't experienced even as a child, helplessness. It was a feeling he hadn't experienced even as a child, His palm felt sticky with Mona's blood, the warmth of it making his heart race with dread.

"Mona, Mona, you can't be hurt!" Maxwell's voice was filled with urgency and desperation as he carried her, his heart pounding with fear. "What would I do without you?" he murmured, the thought of losing her sending a chill through his entire being.

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As dawn's light gently touched the white sheets of the bed, Mona's eyelashes fluttered like delicate butterflies against her pale skin.

She tried to turn over but was met with a sharp pain in her back, as if something had broken.

The dangerous events of the previous night flashed through her mind. She couldn't quite understand where she found the courage to shield Maxwell. In that moment, her body had acted faster than her mind.

Slowly opening her eyes, she saw

her bed, holding her hand tightly. His brow was furrowed as if he were

man she

if he

soft hiss of pain. Maxwell's eyes snapped open,

and anxiety in his

she wouldn't

rod for me last night? Didn't I tell you

If

know how he could continue

outside the operating room, his hands slick with sweat mixed with Mona's blood, pushing him to the brink of losing control. Mona, just waking up, felt a wave of emotion at Maxwell's questioning tone. She had acted for his sake; she wouldn't have done it for anyone else. -Having been given

she had to do it all over again, Mona wasn't sure she'd have the courage to step in front of Maxwell. But the fact had done it,

"Mona, promise me that in this world, no one's life is more important than your own. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, protect yourself first and don't

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might not prioritize her own safety. He wanted

nodded. She knew what choice she would make if faced with such a situation

Maxwell's life was more important to

She

arrived before the police, but he didn't mention

good. But why would

Mona nodded.

for Maxwell's life, which was not typical of a robbery. "I'm not sure yet. It could be someone

g

captured two of the attackers to see if

was about to

a knock on the hospital room

ma'am, I've brought breakfast," Nigel announced, placing the food on

care e for her,"

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