The Queen's Back

Chapter 235

Maxwell was still staring at the,ncy test report when he heard Mona call his name. He looked over and replied, "Yeah?"

"Are you happy about this baby?" Mona

aved quietly.

Honestly, she didn't even need to ask. The look on his face said it all-he was over the moon. Since she stepped out of the exam room, that grin hadn't left his face.

Then, Maxwell tucked the pregnancy test report away and placed his hand on her shoulder. "I'm thrilled. I'll love this baby, especially since it's ours!"

He wasn't really into kids, but this baby was different-thin

one was his and Mona's. His feelings for this little one were all tied to his love for her, unlike some guys who get so caught up in being a dad that they forget about their partners.

"Maxwell, soon you'll have another family member. The spreading across her face.

and I will love you and be with you forever," she said, a smile

Maxwell just leaned in and kissed her forehead gently, whispering, "I know."

After that, they headed to the doctor's offi made sure to jot everything down.

The doctor went over a ton of things they needed to keep in mind, and Maxwell

Since Mona was still early in her pregnancy, there was no need for an ultrasound just yet. They would come back in a month for that and to set up a health card for the baby. Before they left, the doctor added, "Remember, no sleeping together for the first three months. You guys need to keep that in mind!"

grin at Maxwell. "Congrats again, Mr. Carter! You're

and a little surprising at the same time.

my best to be a

grinned back. She felt way happier

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on high alert. He would remind Mona to watch her step on the stairs and spoke to her like

a little off today; I totally didn't think about it that way. Good thing

the thought of a cute little baby joining the family. All she hoped was that she would be around long enough to see Mona's little one

she's going to be a mom!" Bernard chuckled, shaking his head. Time really flew, and he felt it in his bones. "Grandpa, no matter how old I get, I will always be your Mona," she said softly. Regardless of how her life

decided not to tell the extended Clem family about her pregnancy; it was just for their

quiet, even from Barbara. He nodded, getting it. He was itching to share the good news with Barbara but thought it was best to wait

Barbara might come up with some dangerous ideas and harm the baby. After all, whenever Mona wasn't doing well or feeling happy, Barbara seemed to take pleasure in it. The first three months of pregnancy were crucial. Eventually, the conversation shifted to Mona's job. With her on break and a baby on the way, Bernard suggested she

to Maxwell, asking,

you think?"

9:22 AM

Chapter 235

the Noretin Design Competition, Mona had been rethinking her job. The competitions

business and create her own brand, but with

least a year.

on pause for now. Once the baby's here, if you want to get back to work, I'll take care of the baby." "And if I want to start my

of money down the drain, and just thinking about it made her heart

Maxwell didn't hesitate. "Then you go for

lot of cash gone," she said,

grinned. "Doesn't matter. You spend