The Queen's Back

Chapter 67

Chapter 67

When Mona heard Maxwell's words, she almost burst out laughing. She hadn't expected him to be so blunt. She clearly saw Barbara and Albert's expressions turn sour, especially Barbara. Albert shot a few angry glances at Maxwell, feeling irritated. He thought angrily, 'So what if he could drive? If it weren't for my grandfather, I would have had MY own car by now! Barbara hadn't anticipated Maxwell rejecting Albert, especially since he was Mona's brother. Sensing an argument brewing between the two, Barbara quickly interjected, "It's fine. I'll sit in the back." As much as she wanted to ted to sit in the front seat, she now had a bigger goal. One day, she would make the front seat of Maxwell's car her own. Albert huffed at Maxwell before begrudgingly carrying Barbara to the backseat.

no attention to to Albert's

Maxwell I paid no s childish tantrum. Like a gentleman, he opened the passenger door for Mona, helped her in, and even buckled her seatbelt before getting into the driver's seat. Ever since Mona's earlier words, Maxwell had been in a great mood. Whether she meant it or not, he couldn't help but feel more confident in their relationship, and his feelings for Mona had grown bolder. Maxw Maxwell drove to the and once the car came to a stop, Albert, still in a rush, carried Barbara inside. Mona and Maxwell followed at their own pace. After parking the

car,

howell naturally reached for Mona's hand

Above the hospital, the sky was dotted with stars, a few clustered around the moon, creating a dreamy, serene atmosphere. But none of it compared to the beauty beside Maxwell. said?" "Mona, earlier at the door, did y did you really mean what "Of course I meant it. Why would I lie to you?" Mona replied wit Maxwell asked, unable to wait any longer. heard of this,

When

when

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without hesitation.

long time, you know,ept across Maxwell's face, so wile it nearly reached his ears. The answer he had been dying to hear all night was finally revealed, and it was exactly what he

a smile

far longer than she might

warmth spread through her, her heart racing as if she were falling in love for

later when there was more time to talk, but she wasn't in a rush right now, Maxwell Modded Solemnly. In his twenty plus years of life, he had never felt so relaxed and

sky, noticing the stars seemed even brighter than before. Two of them

arrived, Barbara was already undergoing her examination. Mona took a glance and then turned to Albert, saying she was going to the inpatient department to check on Ava. Albert, knowing

accident, Mona had only managed

for

together. It was after 10 p.m., and Ava hadn't gone to bed yet. Mona knocked softly, and a voice inside asked, "Who is

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to hug Mona. Ava realized there was someone else beside her.

had already gone home to rest. Ava preferred not to have anyone sleeping in the

best friend, Ava. You've probably

politely at each other. Mona invited Maxwell to sit on the sofa while she sat beside Ava on the bed, ready for some girl talk. "How's your recovery going?" Monausked, noticing that Ava was able to get up, albeit with crutches. It seemed

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