The Queen's Back

Chapter 236

Maxwell nodded. He had wanted to wait until everything was set before telling Bernard, but it seemed Bernard had caught on early. No surprise, though, considering the experience he had after running the company for so many years. "Thanks for the support. I appreciate it," Maxwell said, feeling a newfound confidence. With Bernard backing him, he was ready to make bold moves.

'Gordon, just wait and see. I will take back what's mine, he thought.

Later that night, when Maxwell and Mona got back home, his gaze kept drifting to her stomach.

Aside from Hattie, the housekeeper they already had, he had asked Nigel to hire a few trustworthy staff on short notice- caretakers, cleaners, and others. He was taking every precaution to protect Mona and their baby.

He had even picked out the baby's room. Then, Mona looked at the newly chosen space, raising an eyebrow. "Isn't it a little soon? I mean, we don't even know if it's a boy or a girl."

She felt that not knowing the baby's gender would make it tough to choose a color for the room

However, Maxwell squeezed her hand and replied, "Not too soon at all. We can just prepare two rooms, one for each possibility, so we're ready no matter what. Plus, there are clothes and supplies to take care of. The baby is coming around April or May, and I want everything to be well-prepared."

Mona laughed, shaking her head in defeat. "Alright, you win."

And Nigel wasn't wasting any time either. After her shower, Mona went looking for Maxwell downstairs and found the house all set up, with new carpets running from the stairs down to the living room.

Then, in the kitchen, there Maxwell was, in casual clothes with his sleeves rolled up, learning how to make nutritious meals from the cook.

a little-Maxwell was really taking

him for a while, and then quietly walked over, slipping her arms around his waist. "You've been working

this for you," he said, smiling

eat much else, she'd still snack on it. "You're amazing," she said with a grin. "The baby and I are

to their little one. "I just wish there were more

The doctor said it will be months before anything

guessing, remembering that when Emily was pregnant with Albert, they hadn't known

In fact, tomorrow, scratch that tonight, he would be diving

each move thoughtful and careful. Everything he chose was packed with nutrients, perfect for

that night, after Mona fell asleep, Maxwell quietly slipped to the study, intent on learning everything he could

had never known. Unlike his own childhood, their baby would be welcomed

for a moment, he found himself wondering about his past, about the person who had brought him into the world and then disappeared. With a quiet sigh, he returned to his reading, letting go of what couldn't be

her balance was all over the place, and Maxwell was nervous she

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the one preparing her meals. He'd hired someone to teach him how to make all the right foods, making sure

Maxwell picked was close to the Clem family's, making it easy for Mona to visit

Monday, Mona was growing restless watching Maxwell fuss over her nonstop. She finally insisted he go back to work-someone