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.

Maxwell reluctantly released Mona, his fingers brushing against the corners of her mouth as he pulled her into his

go

pause, stepping

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

too, stood at Albert's door for a moment, calming 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 is it?" Albert shapped, still fuming from

"It's me,

Maxwell' 'Despite

Maxwell didn't get angry. After all, as Mona said, Albert was still just a kid.

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

he noticed the word "Victory" flashing on the computer screen. It was clear that Albert was venting his frustrations through the

place is unlivable! You can't eat well or dress warmly, and the daily training

to send

my dad, and two older sisters. I'm the youngest in the family, so I'm not in a hurry

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 achieve in the future?" Maxwell stated

of money. Even

"Sure,

the right way, but it's easy to learn the wrong way. Your grandpa just wants to straighten you out before before you go down the wrong path. You're a

declared defiantly in response to Maxwell's challenge What are you

not afraid. I'll go tell Grandpa you're willing to train in the military

realized he had been provoked and liurriedly grabbed his arm. "I'm just saying I'm afraid; I didn't say I wanted

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

causing Albert to wince in pain. "Let go of me! I'm going to fight you. You took advantage

not