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

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he hea

without hesitation.

ears. The answer he had been dying to hear all night was finally

a smile

longer

racing as if she were falling in love for

Mona realized he ized he might have had feelings for her since high school. She'd have to ask him about it 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

before. Two of them

saying she was going to the inpatient department to check on Ava. Albert, knowing about Ava's car accident and their close friendship, simply nodded. With Barbara in good hands,

had been a busy week, and aside from visiting Ava once after the accident, Mona had only managed to see her twice dinner during

for

walked in together. It was after 10 p.m., and Ava hadn't gone to bed yet. Mona knocked softly, and a

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open the door. As she moved to hug Mona. Ava realized there was someone else beside her. Seeing the two

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

my best friend, Ava. You've probably heard me mention

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,

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