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.

heart melted a little-Maxwell was really taking this whole "dad-to-be" thing

and then quietly walked

actually enjoy making this for you," he said, smiling as he held up a

Even on days when she couldn't eat much else, she'd still snack on it. "You're amazing," she said with

hand drifted to her waist, as if already saying hello to their little one. "I just wish there were more

laughed and replied, "Give it time! The doctor said

was pregnant with

tomorrow, scratch that tonight, he would be diving

Maxwell, watching as he calmly worked through the ingredients, each move thoughtful and careful. Everything he chose was packed with nutrients, perfect for her

to the study, intent on learning

filled him with a joy he had never known. Unlike his own childhood, their baby would be welcomed by so many who already

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 changed. Let

just to be by her side. Since she got pregnant, her balance was all over the place, and Maxwell was nervous she would trip,

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them do more than the basics; he wanted to make sure he was the one preparing her meals. He'd hired someone to teach him how to make all the right foods, making sure every bite

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

to be a Monday, Mona was growing restless watching Maxwell fuss over her nonstop. She