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.

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

a bit awkward, but he didn't shrug him off

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

the game on his phone, but his mind kept replaying Mona's words. "Maxwell, have I ever told you that I really like you?" And he kept thinking of her shy expression. He couldn't

that ever since Mona had spoken to him, something seemed off. It was like Maxwell had become dumber.

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

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

said, eager to ask Mona if she truly meant what she had said earlier. Albert watched Maxwell's tall figure disappear and had no

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Chapter 65

as Maxwell left; Allaert received a call from Beatrice. 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 me tell you, but could you come

his room, replying. "Yes. Try to convince Barbara to

she had been hoping for, hung up the phone. Barbara was unhappy, and Beatrice had no intention of letting their family celebrate happily. With

things had soured. Both Mona

had 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 series of urgent knocks on the