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 bully me, Haley would definitely pay them

just giving you a form of assurance. It's up to you whether

ahead and happened to see Haley walking toward her, so she immediately said, "Thank you for your kindness. Someone is looking

him again, she thought, 'I'm not seeing you again.' She really did not want to see

what Mona expected. She ended up calling

on the sofa. She shot him a wary glance and happened to meet his

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

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

by your side, you run into a

Mona said. She then thought, 'And he had me call him

it," Haley said. "Mona, I brought

adhesive bandage in Mona's hand, Haley still

I'll use yours," Mona

of them had already walked toward the

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

you put it on?" Haley asked after they reached

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

"I can do it myself. Wait for me outside for a

as a younger sister, so this was

Mona entered, Haley walked around outside the washroom, feeling a

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

him twice. After

time Haley

shot him contemptuous glance, indicating that he should not go

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

you dare to look inside with your sleazy eyes again, I'll beat

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

just looked. What can you do about it? Do you really dare to