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 Maxwell. "Congrats again, Mr. Carter! You're going to

little surprising at the same time. Excitement bubbled up in his

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

back. She felt way happier in this life

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remind Mona to watch her step on the stairs

off today; I totally didn't think about it that way. Good thing Polly was around," Jane said

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 one

really flew, and he felt it in his bones. "Grandpa, no matter how old I get, I will always be your Mona," she

tell the extended Clem family about her pregnancy; it was just for their immediate circle. Polly advised keeping it under

it quiet, even from Barbara. He nodded, getting it. He

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

Maxwell, asking,

you think?"

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Chapter 235

been rethinking her job. The competitions had all felt a bit too

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 back to work, I'll take care of the baby." "And if I want to

a clothing store didn't work out, it would be a lot of money down the drain, and just thinking about

hesitate. "Then

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

matter. You spend it, I'll