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."

moving since Maxwell hadn't had lunch yet. After freshening up, they headed out of the room and spotted Jane in the living

sit at the dining table. I'll 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

he was totally okay

for her, saying, "Ms. Clem! We made your favorite sweet and sour

as she looked at the fish, her stomach churned. She took a tiny bite, and just as it hit her mouth, she felt a wave of

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

her lunch at this hour and being all picky, he couldn't help but

looking more worried. Jane and Polly rushed over,

eat." After a pause, she added, "Do

felt silly. There was no way she could suddenly have anorexia when she was perfectly

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way, are you really thinking about

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

didn't want to jump the gun. "Ms. Clem, besides 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 weight lately." Logically, if she couldn't eat, she should've lost weight, but somehow,

nervously wondering if she should voice

just spill it. I won't

working for her, Polly 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." Mona's eyes widened in confusion. 'Pregnant?'

was practically bouncing off the walls, unsure what to do with his hands. His

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."

Maxwell, I'm coming too!" Albert chimed in eagerly. If his sister

the pregnancy news started to sink in, Mona and Maxwell lost their

yet, especially since

in. He