The Queen's Back

Chapter 42

Chapter 42

"What's wrong if I'm a little bossy? Maxwell doesn't mind getting bossed by me," Mona said to Albert as she looked at Maxwell with a pleased expression. "Aren't you afraid he won't be able to take it anymore one day?" Albert asked. He meant it as a friendly reminder. Mona was his sister after all. Even if he didn't particularly like her, he still had her best interests at heart. "That's not going to happen," Matthew answered decisively on Mona's behalf.

The siblings looked at Maxwell in unison. Maxwell was still driving, and he continued to explain, "No matter how domineering your sister is, I can live with it."

Mona's eyes were filled with surprise that she couldn't conceal. She thought this might be the confirmation she was waiting for, that Maxwell already had feelings for her.

She wanted to

I to find a chance to test her theory.

just spoil her then," Albert replied.

well (ached softly, and with a full smile on his face, answered, "Yeah, I'll do that."

As long as Mona stayed by his side, no matter what she did in Nathontown, he wouldn't object.

Albert knew for sure then that Maxwell was completely smitten with Mona. If he wanted to play video he'd have to go through her.

games with Maxwell,

He looked at Mona in the passenger seat with eyes full of hope. "Hey sis, why don't you let Maxwell play a round with me? You're the best!"

Albert's words reminded Mona of a time long ago when he used to say that, except that it wasn't to her, but to Barbara. Thinking of her teenage brother's tragic past, her heart ached for him.

Right now, Albert was a freshman in high school, and he hadn't fallen into the cycle of drug abuse, getting into fights, or skipping classes to play games. She thought if she somehow helped him to focus on his studies, he might not have to go through that. "Tell you what, it's going to be Friday in a couple of days, if you write your weekly report by yourself, and don't skip any classes for the rest of the week, I'll let Maxwell play video games with you on Friday. What say you?" Mona offered.

She knew she had

listening to her. If she could get him to attend classes dutifully

think,

studying and preparing for exams thing was

said eagerly. It was rare that Mona needed

"There isn't anyone who can give you a proper challenge at school when it comes to video games, right? You must be bored of winning all the time. Maxwell is probably the only one who can give you a run

the truth. The people in school sucked.

have decided for him. He clenched his fists as he tried to convince himself. It was just two days of attending classes and studying. He

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Chapter 42

and study hard these two days, so don't go back on

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she looked at him, the more handsome she felt he was. She didn't understand why she had ever been

agreeing to play video games with Albert," Mona said

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Anyway, I'll pick you up from the office tonight after you

it troublesome for

a car, but

She

Maxwell replied easily. He was happy to do anything for

few more days. I'm going car shopping this weekend, but I'm not very good at driving, so might have to rope you in to teach me." Mona clasped her hands together with t***ng eyes, as if she were pleading with him... The timing of Mona's decision seemed right to

him. She hadn't asked Maxwell to accompany her, but he

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