The Queen's Back

Chapter 100

Maxwell held Mona's hand as they slowly entered the dance floor, immediately attracting the attention of many onlookers.

As the music began, they moved gently. Mona's hand rested lightly on Maxwell's shoulder while his hand supported her waist.

They looked like a perfect pair, handsome and beautiful.

"If I hadn't just asked you to dance, would you have danced with Lydia?" Mona asked curiously.

Before asking, she had already made up her mind. If Maxwell showed even the slightest hesitation, she wouldn't hesitate to grip his shoulder tightly. Maxwell replied without a moment's thought, "No."

Mona was pleased with this answer. She gently stroked his shoulder and said, "But usually, a gentleman wouldn't refuse a lady's invitation"

"I didn't think about it too much. I'll just say it plainly. No one can force me to do something I don't want to do," Maxwell said.

As he held her hand, she twirled around and teased, "Oh, I didn't realize you could be so assertive."

"That's right. But if you ask me to do something I don't want to do, I'll still consider it." Maxwell was willing to compromise for Mona.

Meeting Maxwell's serious gaze, Mona felt her heart racing. "If I ever make you do something you don't want to do, you must tell me. Don't make it hard for yourself."

Maxwell was willing to compromise for her, and she was willing to do the same for him.

When the dance ended, Maxwell took Mona's hand and led her out of the Carter family.

but the warmth

under a large tree outside, and Maxwell, with his captivating eyes, looked at Mona and asked, "I think I did pretty well today. Can I ask for a

whether it's worth it, she replied,

felt warm. In that situation, it was rare for him to still

kiss?" Maxwell suggested, pointing to his

hadn't experienced the sweetness of love. He wanted her to fully enjoy it before their wedding, to take things slow and savor the moment "Okay." As soon as the words left her mouth, she wrapped her arms around Maxwell's neck, stood on her tiptoes,

glow around them, accompanied by

lips and the faint scent made

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kiss when he said, "Mona, kiss me again. I want

glanced around, aware that someone might come out of the Carter family at any moment. She had already mustered the courage for the first kiss. Doing it again would be embarrassing. She shot Maxwell a look and headed

lips as if he could still feel her warmth. He quickly caught up with her, holding her hand naturally and whispering in her ear, "Let's save the next kiss for when we get home." Mona

right. With the person she liked by her side,

Elara

Mona's quick progress made Barbara feel anxious.

at Lydia's house, Barbara showed

white dress with bell sleeves and a thigh-high slit, and a

fond of these

took a cursory glance at them and then tossed Barbara's drafts onto the table. Folding her arms, she said flatly, "Too simple. I don't like

designs on the table. Lydia's

styles and fabrics, and even visiting local shops to gather inspiration. Each step was taken with great care, and