The Queen's Back

Chapter 49

Mona smiled at Maxwell's commanding tone, feeling particularly cheerful. Every time her gaze lingered on a piece of clothing for just a few seconds, he would wave his hand and buy it without a second thought. It seemed like he didn't care at all about the money!

Later, seeing Maxwell laden with bags, Mona felt a twinge of guilt. When he suggested going into another store, she took his hand and led him to the third floor, where they sold men's clothing. "This store looks pretty cool. Let's check it out!" Mona said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Maxwell caught on to what she was planning, and his earlier frustration melted away. He followed her inside, a small smile playing on his lips. Once inside, Mona scanned the racks, searching for something that would suit Maxwell. Her eyes landed on a red and white set of sportswear." "Could you take down that set for me?" Mona asked the salesperson without hesitation.

She held it up in front of Maxwell. "Wanna try this on? I think it'd look amazing on you."

Mona had never seen Maxwell in such vibrant colors before. His wardrobe was mostly a sea of black, with a few silver-gray pieces she'd picked out for him.

But she knew he'd look

Maxwell's heart melted at her enthusiasm. For years, he'd make anything look good with his striking features. As she held up the sportswear, Mona's eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Alright,

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amazing in this outfit. Maxwell could

e'd just grabbed

the sportswear from Mona, heading

try it on," Maxwell said. He set down the shopping bags and whatever clothes were convenient. This was the first time anyone had ever put so much thought into choosing something

engrossed in her task that she didn't notice the new arrivals until it was too late. Teddy and Quinn walked into the store, with Quinn spotting

mind raced back to the times when she used to shop for him. A smug

expensive car to win her back. Even

then.

with Teddy. She'd been ignoring Quinn's WhatsApp messages and had even blocked

getting engaged to Maxwell, Mona had changed completely. No one was footing Quinn's bills anymore. I'm going

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managed to get Teddy to take her out, hoping to sweet-talk him

reasoned, once Teddy smoothed things over with Mona, she'd probably start listening to Quinn again. Then it would be back

store, he snatched the tie from Mona's hand-the one

"What

think you're doing?" Mona demanded, exasperated by

"I don't like this color. Let's get

question, Teddy examined

it to a nearby salesperson when Mona grabbed it back. "Are

looked at her with a smug smile. "Oh, you picked it out? So it must be for me, right?" He

between them, unsure whose instructions to follow, and offered

"Who else would you be buying it for?" Teddy shot back, his confidence wavering. He'd given her a car,