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!"

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

Maxwell had expected and a little surprising at the same time. Excitement bubbled up in his heart, but it still felt like a

do my best to be a great

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

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back to the Clem family's house, Albert was on high alert. He would remind Mona to watch her step on the stairs and spoke

Come sit with us. Albert filled us in. No wonder you seemed a little off today; I totally didn't think about it that

was buzzing at 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

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

tell the extended Clem family about her pregnancy; it was just for their immediate

Albert to keep it quiet, even from Barbara. He nodded, getting it. He was itching to share the good news

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 resign and move back to the family

turned to Maxwell, asking,

you think?"

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Chapter 235

after the Noretin Design Competition, Mona had been rethinking her job. The competitions had all felt a

but with a baby

least a year.

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 own brand? Launch my own designs?" she asked, imagining the risks

it would be a lot of money down the drain, and

"Then

doesn't work, that's a lot of

matter. You