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.

I have Haley. If anyone were to bully me, Haley would definitely pay them back

Brendan wasn't upset. "I'm just giving you a form of assurance. It's up

immediately said, "Thank you for your kindness. Someone is looking for me. I'll take my leave now. See you

you again.' She really did not want to see Brendan again and

the reality was different from what Mona expected. She ended up calling

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

was none other than the person who had bid against Mona at

how come the moment I'm not by your side, you run into a bad guy?" Haley said, now fully considering Brendan as the

came over to give me an adhesive bandage," Mona said. She then thought, 'And he had me call

"Mona, I brought you an adhesive bandage.

adhesive bandage in Mona's hand, Haley still felt that the

I'll use

them

bending down to apply the adhesive bandage like this would somewhat affect her

put it

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

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

she saw Haley as a younger sister, so this was something she preferred to handle

walked around outside the washroom, feeling a

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

him twice. After

Haley directly looked

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

are you looking at?" the man said angrily. "You want to beat me,

with your sleazy eyes again, I'll beat you,"

the restroom. Haley needed to protect not only Mona's safety but also her purity and reputation. She

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