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

by her bed, holding her hand tightly. His brow

other than Maxwell Carter, the man she had protected from the

grip on her hand tightened, as if he were using

hiss of pain. Maxwell's eyes snapped open,

noticed fear and anxiety in

she wouldn't

that rod for me last night? Didn't I tell you to stay in the car?" Maxwell's

If

he didn't know how he could continue living in

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

sure she'd have the courage to step in front of Maxwell. But the fact had

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 worry about

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again, Mona might not prioritize her own safety. He

nodded. She knew what choice

life was more important

remembered the blow from the rod and losing consciousness, but not how she ended up in the hospital. She vaguely recalled someone

course, Maxwell's own team had arrived before the police, but

But why would

Mona nodded.

someone saying they were there for Maxwell's life, which was not typical of a robbery. "I'm

crossed, seeking g

Nigel had captured two of the attackers to see

Mona was about

a knock on the hospital room door, and

breakfast," Nigel announced, placing the food

care e for her,"

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