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

her bed, holding her hand tightly. His brow

none other than Maxwell Carter, the man she had protected from

his grip on her hand tightened, as if he were

winced, letting out a soft hiss of pain. Maxwell's eyes snapped

and anxiety in his

afraid she

last night? Didn't I tell you to stay in the car?" Maxwell's voice was stern,

If

Mona, he didn't know how he could continue living in

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

she'd have the courage to step in front of

promise me that in this world, no one's life is more important than your own. If you ever

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

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

seemed that Maxwell's life was more important to

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

the police, but he didn't mention this

why would they

Mona nodded.

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

seeking g

the attackers to see

was about to

was a knock on the

breakfast," Nigel announced, placing the food

care e

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