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

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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

brow was furrowed as if he were caught in a

the man she had protected from the iron rod the night

he were using all his strength,

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

and anxiety

afraid she wouldn't

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 filled with

If

he didn't know how

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

wasn't sure she'd have the courage to step in front of Maxwell. But the fact had

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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again, Mona might not prioritize her own safety. He wanted her

determined gaze and nodded. She knew what choice she would make

seemed that Maxwell's life was more important to

Who were those people?" Mona asked. She remembered the blow from the rod and losing consciousness, but not how she ended up in the hospital. She vaguely recalled someone calling her name. "I took you to the hospital. Nigel said that shortly after

Maxwell's own team had arrived before the police, but he didn't mention

why would

Mona nodded.

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

seeking g

the police arrived, Nigel had captured two of the attackers to see if they could get

was

the hospital room door, and Nigel

Nigel announced, placing the food on

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