The Queen's Back

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Mona naturally rested her head on Maxwell's shoulder. With him around, she felt reassured no matter the situation. "Alright. I'm trying to think of a way to convince him to join the army. Albert was stubborn and difficult to change once he made up his inind, which was a source of frustration for Mona

Why

don't you let me try talking to him?" Maxwell suggested, looking into Mona's eyes.

"Can you really do it?" It wasn't that she doubted Maxwell's abilities, but rather that Albert was particularly hard to handle. Even when she wanted to improve their relationship, she had to start with Albert's love for video games, let alone convince him to train in the military for a few years, something he would outright refuse.

"I can't guarantee success, but I'd like to give it a shot" Maxwell gently ran his fingers through Mona's hair, making it clear that her worries were also his concerns

"Okay, but tif Albert throws a tantrum, just ignore him and come out, Mona replied. She didn't want Maxwell to endure Albert's bad temper.

Maxwell gazed into Mona's sparkling eyes as if entranced. He gently lifted her chin with his fingers and cautiously kissed her lips. Opportunities for such intimate contact were rare, as neither of them was particularly proactive

In Maxwell's memory, the only time they had shared a longer kiss was in the car, and afterward, they hadn't spoken. Neither had taken the initiative again.

He pressed his lips softly against Mona's, and as she slowly closed her eyes, he dared to move a little closer, lifting her head slightly, their breaths intertwining.

Mona a didn't expect Maxwell to initiate a kiss. Usually, she was the one making the first move. As his soft lips met hers, her heart raced, and she didn't know where to place her hands.

corners of her mouth

go

long pause, stepping toward the

ears. She couldn't believe that just a kiss from Maxwell had such an effect on her. It was

indifferent demeanor as if the passionate person just now wasn't him at all.

"It's me,

Maxwell' 'Despite

get angry. After all, as Mona said, Albert was still just a kid. "Come

age, he had acted similarly, often bullying Mona and pulling her pigtails. Reflecting on it now, he

flashing on the computer screen. It was clear that Albert was venting his frustrations through the game. Without wasting time, Maxwell went

anger. The military? That place is unlivable! You can't

at home so he wants to send me away to avoid seeing

older sisters. I'm the youngest in the family, so I'm not in a hurry to grow up. The bottom line was that he didn't want to join the military. The life was too hard in the army, and he didn't think he could

be with you for your entire life? Your grandparents will eventually grow old. Your dad is busy with work every day, and your sisters will get married. The only person who can accompany you throughout your life is yourself. I don't know much about you, just what I've heard from

defeated by Maxwell's words, his face flushed with embarrassment. "I have plenty of money. Even if I don't work in the future. I'll still have enough to live

"Sure,

might have enough money, and even if the Clem family fortune is exhausted, I would still provide for you. But do you really want to live as a parasite! It takes a long time to learn the right way, but it's easy to learn the

at all!" Albert declared defiantly in response to Maxwell's challenge What are

get it. You're not afraid. I'll go tell Grandpa you're willing to train in the military for two

leave, but Albert realized he had been provoked and liurriedly grabbed his arm. "I'm just saying I'm

Albert's arm behind his back. "If you're not afraid, then

of me! I'm going to fight you. You took advantage

not