The Queen's Back

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Mona had definitely noticed Albert behind her and knew he wanted to play games with Maxwell Just as they reached the doorway, she leaned in and whispered in Maxwell's ear, "Maxwell, have I ever told you that I really like you?"

Without waiting for his reaction, Mona quickly slipped into the room, closed the door, and leaned against it, her heart pounding wildly. She had finally gathered the courage to tell Makwell how she felt, but she wasn't sure if he had heard her clearly.

After spending so much time with Maxwell, she felt like their relationship had progressed. They had even kissed that afternoon, so it made sense for her to confess her feelings.

Outside. Maxwell stood frozen, his usually cool eyes now lit up with joy. A smile tugged at the corners of his lips as Mona's words echoed in his mind. "Maxwell, have I ever told you that I really like you?"

Those words sounded so sweet that he wanted to go inside and ask her to say them again.

Albert waved his hand in front of Maxwell's eyes, wondering if he had zoned out. It was a bit scary seeing Maxwell so still and unresponsive.

"Maxwell, Maxwell, Maxwell. Albert's voice grew louder with each call, and it wasn't until the third time that Maxwell finally snapped out of his thoughts, looking coldly at Albert

That look carried a hint of blame. He hadn't even had time to enjoy his happiness before Albert interrupted him.

with me," Albert said as he boldly slung an arm around Maxwell's

awkward, but he

her some space. After all, it was usually the guy who confessed first, and here

words. "Maxwell, have I ever told you that I really like you?" And he kept thinking of her shy

at Maxwell, sensing that ever since Mona had spoken to him, something seemed off. It was like Maxwell had become dumber. Albert wondered if this would also affect Maxwell's

every moment they had spent together. It felt like a dream that he could marry her. "Maxwell, how could you deliberately go easy on me?" Albert asked, irritated by his victory. He had wanted a real competition, but Maxwell's distracted behavior made it seem like he wasn't taking it seriously. Maxwell didn't feel bad about losing. Instead, he thought of how Mona would get frustrated after a defeat,

and you're still smiling?" Albert

said, eager to ask Mona if she truly meant what

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Chapter 65

Heranxious voice came through as soon as he picked up. "Albert, are you free? Barbara fell down the stairs and her ankle all swollen. She won't let

of his room, replying. "Yes. Try to convince Barbara to go to the hospital, and I'll

celebrate happily. With that in mind, she sent Jeremy a text message, subtly hinting that Barbara had fallen down the stairs, implying

two of them had once been close, and it was only because of Teddy, that scumbag, that things

was watching Mona work intently. He was about to ask if she had truly meant what she said earlier but hesitated when they were interrupted