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

sitting by her bed, holding her hand tightly. His brow was furrowed as if he were caught in

she had protected from the iron rod the night

tightened, as if he were using all his strength, nearly

letting out a soft hiss of pain. Maxwell's eyes snapped open, and their gazes locked

fear and anxiety in

afraid she

who told you to block that rod for me last night? Didn't I tell you to stay in the car?" Maxwell's voice was stern, his eyes

If

to Mona, he didn't know how he

felt a wave of emotion at Maxwell's questioning

she'd have the courage to step in front of Maxwell. But the fact had done it, and despite

life is more important than your own. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, protect yourself first and don't worry about anything else."

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if such a situation arose again, Mona might not prioritize her own safety. He wanted her to understand

choice she would make

Maxwell's life was more important to her than her

hospital. She

arrived before the police, but he didn't mention this to

would

Mona nodded.

which was not typical of a robbery. "I'm

g revenge,"

captured two of the

Mona was about

the

breakfast," Nigel announced,

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