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."

had lunch yet. After freshening up, they headed out of the

have Polly prepare you something. Seriously, how do you sleep so much? Barbara's already left. Maxwell, you're spoiling her! She's gotten even lazier since you two got married!" "Grandma, I know!" Mona replied, a bit embarrassed. She just intended to take a quick nap, not end up hibernating.

was totally okay with

food they saved for her, saying, "Ms. Clem! We made your

took a tiny bite, and just as

and hurried over, gently patting her back. "What's going

Mona was just getting her lunch at this hour and being all picky, he couldn't help

how?" Maxwell asked, looking more worried. Jane and Polly rushed over,

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

her mouth, she felt silly. There was no way she

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way, are you really thinking about anorexia?"

the hospital later? We can find a nutritionist

not wanting to eat, have you felt 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

at Mona's beautiful face, nervously wondering if she should voice her

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

felt 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."

to do with his hands. His eyes were glued to

and he let go 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

Maxwell, I'm coming too!" Albert chimed in eagerly. If his sister was pregnant, he'd officially become an

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

Jane and the others not to tell Bernard yet, especially since she wasn't 100% sure this wasn't just a false

He just he wrapped his arm around her