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.

mouth as he

go

stepping toward

tossing and turning a few times, her face flushed all the way to her ears. She

his emotions, returning to his usual indifferent demeanor as if the passionate person just now wasn't him at all. He knocked lightly on Albert's door. "Who

"It's me,

Maxwell' 'Despite

as Mona said, Albert was still just a kid. "Come in," Albert said

Mona and pulling her pigtails.

Albert was venting his

the table in anger. The military? That place is unlivable!

so he wants to send me

the military for that reason. He just wants you to grow up quickly." Maxwell replied "Why do I I need to grow up so fast? I have my grandparents, my dad, and two older sisters. I'm the youngest in the family, so I'm not in a

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 Mona. Poor grades, skipping class, getting into fights, and being obsessed with video games. What do you think you can

embarrassment. "I have plenty of money. Even if I don't work in the future. I'll still have enough to

"Sure,

long time to learn the right way, but it's easy to learn the wrong way. Your grandpa just wants to straighten

afraid of? I'm not afraid at all!" Albert declared defiantly in response to Maxwell's challenge What are you

afraid. I'll go tell Grandpa you're willing to

arm.

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

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

not