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 hand tightly. His brow was furrowed as if he

she had protected from the iron rod the night

on her hand tightened, as if he were using all his strength,

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

fear and anxiety in his

afraid she wouldn't wake

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

If

know how

knew how terrified he had been waiting 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

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

in this world, no one's life is more important than your own. If you ever find yourself in a similar

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might not prioritize her own safety. He

choice she would make if

was more important

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

had arrived before the police, but he didn't

But why would they want

Mona nodded.

were there for Maxwell's life, which was not typical of a robbery.

g revenge,"

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

Mona was about

a knock on the hospital

Nigel announced, placing the food

help care e

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