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.

so deeply? You looked like you were in another world! Come on, play a few more rounds of game with me," Albert said as he boldly slung an arm around Maxwell's shoulder, assuming that after so many rounds of gaming, they were friends now. And friendly shoulder

awkward, but he didn't shrug him off either,

he glanced at the closed door, Maxwell thought Mona must be feeling shy. He figured he should give her some space. After all, it was usually the guy who confessed first, and here he was, getting confessed to

replaying Mona's words. "Maxwell, have I

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

interest. His thoughts drifted back to Mona, replaying 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.

lost, and you're still smiling?" Albert asked, a

play with you next time. I've got something to take care of," he said, eager to ask Mona if she truly meant what she had said earlier. Albert watched Maxwell's tall figure disappear and had

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Chapter 65

a call from Beatrice. Heranxious voice came through as soon as he picked up. "Albert, are

and hurt her ankle, Albert grew anxious. He rushed out of his room, replying. "Yes. Try to convince Barbara to go

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

them had once been close, and it was only because of Teddy, that scumbag, that things had soured. Both Mona and Barbara were his sisters, so he decided to head back upstairs. He wanted to mend their relationship, and today seemed like the

just entered the room and 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 by a