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.

to bully me, Haley would definitely pay them

form of assurance. It's up to you whether

you for your kindness. Someone is looking for me. I'll take my leave

thought, 'I'm not seeing you again.' She really did

what Mona expected. She ended up calling

sitting on the sofa. She shot him a wary

felt that Maxwell was right. Brendan was not someone to be trifled

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 right to use Mona to achieve

not by your side, you run into a bad guy?" Haley said,

adhesive bandage," Mona said. She then thought, 'And he had me call

have it," Haley said. "Mona, I

hand, Haley still felt that the one

use yours," Mona

they spoke, the two of them

to apply the adhesive bandage

want me to help you put it on?" Haley asked after they reached

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

okay," she said. "I can do it myself. Wait for me outside

Haley as a younger sister, so this

Haley walked around outside

and loitered around the women's

noticed him twice.

time Haley

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

at?" the man said angrily. "You

with your sleazy eyes again,

only Mona's safety but also

you do about it? Do you