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.

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

Albert's gesture. It just felt a bit awkward, but he didn't shrug him off

figured he should give her some space.

opened the game on his phone, but his mind kept replaying Mona's words. "Maxwell, have I ever

off. It was like Maxwell had become dumber.

He had wanted

you're still

standing up and heading for the door. 'I'll play with you next time. I've got something to take care of," he said, eager to ask Mona

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Chapter 65

soon as Maxwell left; Allaert received a call from Beatrice. Heranxious voice came through as soon as he picked up. "Albert, are you free? Barbara

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

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

only because of Teddy, that scumbag, that things had soured. Both Mona and Barbara were his sisters, so he decided to head

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