The Queen's Back

Chapter 234

Maxwell noticed how tired Mona looked, and he couldn't shake off the worry about her health. She hadn't eaten much for days and was always sleeping.

"Mona, I think we should get you checked out at the hospital. You haven't been yourself the last couple of days," he said, frowning.

Mona waved her hand dismissively. "I'm fine, really! It's just this heat making me feel sluggish. I just need some rest. You should go have fun with Albert!" The summer sun was brutal, and she wished it would just cool down already.

"Mona, I'd rather stay here with you," Maxwell replied, refusing to budge. He only played games with Albert because of her, after all.

"Come on, Maxwell, we talked about this in the living room. Let's go! It's almost lunchtime!" Albert chimed in, pulling Maxwell towards his room.

Once they were gone, Mona kicked off her shoes and flopped onto her bed, hugging the blanket as she closed her eyes. She felt like she was getting lazier and lazier-just like Albert said, it was all eat, sleep, repeat.

Mona didn't even know when she fell asleep, but when she woke up, she saw Maxwell sitting by her bed. She rolled over and hugged his waist, mumbling, "What time is it? How long did I sleep?"

With the thick curtains drawn, the room was pretty dark, and it was hard to tell how long she had been out.

Feeling her hands around him, Maxwell turned to her. "You've been sleeping for a while now. It's already past one."

If Mona hadn't woken up soon, he would have to nudge her. It was odd for her to nap for so long after getting full eight hours sleep the night before, and he couldn't help but worry a little.

Mona let go of him and stretched, yawning. "Wow, I really slept like a rock. Did you eat lunch yet?"

Maxwell shook his head, looking a bit sad. "Nope, not yet."

He looked over at Mona, lounging on the big bed, and gave her a playful pat on the butt. "Time to get up and eat."

she needed to get moving since Maxwell hadn't had lunch yet. After freshening up, they headed out

how do you sleep so much? Barbara's already left. Maxwell, you're spoiling her! She's gotten even lazier since you two got

just grinned; he was totally okay with

food they saved for her, saying, "Ms. Clem! We made your favorite sweet and sour fish today. You've got to try

as she looked at the fish, her stomach churned. She took a tiny bite, and just

and hurried over, gently patting her

he couldn't help but think she was acting a bit bratty. Mona

more worried. Jane and Polly rushed over, and even Albert looked

explain it. I just feel like I can't eat." After a pause,

soon as the words left her mouth, she felt silly. There was no way she could suddenly

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you really thinking

take you to the hospital later? We can find a nutritionist to help figure

off in any other way lately?" Mona shrugged. "Yeah, pretty much what Albert said. I've just been lounging around. Now I can't even eat at all, and funny enough, I've somehow gained weight lately." Logically, if she couldn't eat, she should've lost weight, but somehow, she was

nervously wondering if she should voice her

if you have something to say, just spill it. I won't bite," Mona urged

like family. Mona thought Polly could just say what was on her mind. Excitedly clasping her hands together, Polly took a deep breath and said, "Ms. Clem, you might be pregnant." Mona's eyes widened

was practically bouncing off the walls, unsure what to do with his hands. His eyes were glued to Mona's belly. Turns out,

of her hand, standing up as if he couldn't sit still. He gently touched her hand again, excitement bubbling over. "Mona, we've gotta get you to the hospital." Mona was still sitting there, a little dazed, but she nodded. Maxwell looked into her bright almond-shaped eyes and reassured her, "Pregnant or not,

too!" Albert chimed in eagerly. If his

the pregnancy news started to sink in, Mona and Maxwell lost their appetite for lunch and headed straight out of the

to tell Bernard yet, especially since she wasn't 100% sure this

in. He just