The Queen's Back

Just as Mona was about to say that there was no need to look for adhesive bandages, Haley had already run forward. Then, she seemed to have thought of something and hurried back to Mona's side. Looking into her eyes, she said seriously, "Mona, I'll be right back. Just stay put."

Mona instinctively nodded. Haley then quickly walked ahead.

Throughout the entire process, Mona was bewildered. Haley was really swift and decisive in getting things done.

She recalled what Haley had said before she left, finding Haley's words sound so similar to what Maxwell had told her when she came to Noretin.

She thought, 'It seems that Maxwell not only reminded me, but he also reminded Haley. He's too concerned about me, treating me like a minor that he needs to look after.'

While Mona was thinking, an adhesive bandage and a hand with well-defined knuckles suddenly appeared in front of her.

Mona instinctively looked up and met Brendan's gaze, which held a subtle hint of amusement.

For a moment, she didn't know if she should put down her hand or accept the adhesive bandage he handed her.

"What's wrong?" Brendan said. "Mrs. Carter, you don't know how to call me Brenny when you see me, huh?" As Brendan spoke, he spontaneously placed the adhesive bandage in Mona's hand and sat across from her.

Being reminded of this, Mona felt a wave of shame wash over her. When she recalled what she said about calling Brendan "Brenny" if she had the chance to meet him in the future, she felt so awkward that the awkwardness seemed to stretch all the way from where she was to the entrance of the ball.

"What's wrong?" Brendan said, looking into Mona's eyes. "Could it be that you don't keep your word?"

His eyes were deep blue. At a glance, they were like the night sky, making it difficult to discern his feelings.

"Brenny!" Mona called out somewhat reluctantly.

After calling out, she felt like sitting here with Brendan was almost unbearable due to the awkwardness. She had no idea why she would run into Brendan at a ball.

The corners of Brendan's lips curled up slightly. "Yes, that's more like it. If you see me again in the future, don't forget to call me 'Brenny'. If anyone bullies you in Noretin, just mention my name, and I'll stand up for you."

Mona had called him "Brenny," so he would not let her do it for nothing.

"You're overthinking things. I didn't provoke anyone in Noretin. Why would anyone bully me then?" Mona rejected Brendan's good intentions without hesitation.

were to

form of assurance. It's up to you whether you

see Haley walking toward her, so she immediately said, "Thank you for your kindness. Someone is looking for me. I'll take my

again, she thought, 'I'm not seeing you again.'

reality was different from what Mona expected. She ended up calling him "Brenny" for a

as Haley arrived, she saw Brendan sitting on the sofa. She shot him a wary glance and happened

that Maxwell was right. Brendan was not someone to be trifled with, so she carefully pulled Mona to the side

the two of them did not know was that Mona and Brendan's conversation had been observed by someone hiding in the corner. This person was none other than the person who had bid against Mona at the auction. He was now intent on pleasing Brendan, thinking it would be just

come the moment I'm not by your side, you run into a bad guy?" Haley said,

me an adhesive bandage," Mona said. She then

it," Haley said. "Mona, I brought you an adhesive

adhesive bandage in Mona's hand, Haley still

use yours,"

two of them had

bending down to apply the adhesive bandage like this

put it on?" Haley asked after they

head and took the adhesive bandage from Haley's hand. At the same time, she casually

it myself. Wait for me outside

younger sister, so

outside

strange man walked over and loitered around the women's restroom. He even looked inside with a

him twice. After

time Haley directly looked

shot him contemptuous glance, indicating that he should not go inside. Otherwise, her fist would come

man said angrily. "You want to

sleazy

safety but also her purity and

can you do about it? Do you really