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

His brow was furrowed

man she had protected from the iron

hand tightened, as if he were using all

pain. Maxwell's eyes snapped

and anxiety in

she wouldn't

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

If

happened to Mona, he didn't know how he could continue

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 a second chance at life, she cherished it more

over again, Mona wasn't sure she'd have the courage to step in front of Maxwell. But

more important than your own. If you ever

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a situation arose again, Mona might not prioritize her own safety. He wanted her to understand that her well-being

knew what choice she

more important

ended up in the hospital. She vaguely recalled someone calling her name. "I took you to the hospital. Nigel said that shortly after we left, the police arrived

the police, but he didn't mention this to

But why would they want to

Mona nodded.

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

crossed, seeking g revenge,"

the

Mona was about to

was a knock on the hospital room door, and Nigel

announced, placing the food

help care e for her," Maxwell

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