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.

at the same time. Excitement bubbled up in his heart, but

my best to be a great dad

back. She felt way happier in this life

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alert. He would 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,"

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

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 would always be the young lady of

her pregnancy; it was just for their immediate circle. Polly advised keeping it

Mona made sure to tell Albert to keep it 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

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

to Maxwell, asking, "What

you think?"

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Chapter 235

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

own business and create her own brand, but with a baby

least a year.

for now. Once the baby's here, if you want to

store didn't work out, it would be a lot of money

hesitate. "Then

it doesn't work, that's a lot of

matter. You