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!"

they were out of the Gynecology Department, Mona flashed a grin at

both what Maxwell had expected and a little surprising at the same time. Excitement bubbled up in his heart,

a mom! I'm going to do my best to be a great dad and husband," he

you're already doing awesome!" Mona grinned back. She felt way happier in this life

*****

remind Mona

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

she hoped was that

the little girl who used to cling to me is all grown up now. Soon enough, 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 changed, she

for their immediate

getting it. He was itching to share the good news with Barbara but thought it was best to

first three months of pregnancy were crucial. Eventually, the conversation shifted to Mona's job. With her on break and a baby on

to Maxwell,

you think?"

9:22 AM

Chapter 235

Mona had been rethinking her

wanted to start her own business and create her own brand, but with a baby on the way, her plans

least a year.

Let's put the job on pause for now. Once the baby's here, if you want to get

of money down

didn't hesitate. "Then

doesn't work, that's a lot of cash gone," she

matter. You spend it, I'll