The Queen's Back

Chapter 56

Without hesitation, Mona rushed into Maxwell's arms, tightly wrapping her arms around his waist and burying her head in his chest. Im so glad you're back."

Maxwell instinctively embraced her slender waist, holding her close. "Yeah, I'm back."

They said nothing, simply holding each other tightly as if they were the only two people in the world. After a long while, Mona released Maxwell and asked, "Maxwell, is that guy Okay!" Though she didn't mention his name, they both knew she was talking about Gordon.

"He's fine. He just passed out, and when I went to see him this morning, he was already awake," Maxwell replied, omitting the fact that he had injured Gordon's arms. That was something Mona didn't need to know. As long as Mona was happy, that was enough for him.

"That's good to hear, Mona sighed in relief. After hitting Gordon yesterday and seeing him collapse with blood on her hands, Mona had been incredibly scared.

"I'm sorry Itouldn't protect you," Maxwell said earnestly, gazing into her eyes.

Mona looked up, meeting his burning eyes, and felt warm. Sniffing, she replied, "It's not your fault. You don't need to apologize. Things just happened unexpectedly."

Having lived another life, Mona understood that one should never have ill intentions, but always be cautious of others. Though Gordon often talked big, she never expected him to try to take advantage of her.

Maxwell's eyes returned to Mona's face. After a night of rest, the red marks on her face had faded significantly, but there were still some remnants.

He felt distressed, wishing he could take that slap for her. He also scolded himself for not going to find her immediately after receiving her messages.

Noticing the intensity in Maxwell's gaze, Mona touched her check and forced a smile. "It doesn't hurt anymore. Thank you for the medicine you gave me yesterday."

I should do," Maxwell replied. Suddenly remembering something, he added, "By the way, I had Nigel send over the

worried about

Maxwell's words, her anxiety was replaced by urgency. "Yeah, I don't even know how to thank you

but managed to swallow it down. "No need to thank me. We re husband and wife. It's my duty," Maxwell

asked Maxwell to drive

all, it was just asking for a ride, and she could say it outright without

a while?" Maxwell asked, concerned. He

the door, she said, "No need, it's just seven days. Oh, no, six days now. I really need to hurry. Time is running tight. By the way, you don't need to pick me

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they hadn't spent a night apart. He'd gotten used to holding Mona as he slept, breathing in her light fragrance to help

wrong?" Mona asked as she settled into the passenger seat, catching the somewhat pitiful look in Maxwell's eyes. She felt as though she'd

possible, come back to

1. up.

Mona nodded. "Okay"

over and eventually said to Mona, "Mona, you should keep

ason. "Why?"

sensed that Maxwell wouldn't say something like

bit uncomfortable. I have a feeling the fire might be related to her, but I have no proof. I just