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 over, slipping her arms around his waist. "You've been working hard,

it's nothing. I actually enjoy making this for you," he said, smiling

fruit. Even on days when she couldn't eat much else, she'd still snack on

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

replied, "Give it time! The doctor said

pregnant

a mental note. In fact, tomorrow, scratch that tonight, he

as he calmly worked through the ingredients, each move thoughtful and careful. Everything he chose was

fell asleep, Maxwell quietly slipped to the study, intent on learning everything he could about her journey and their

known. Unlike his own childhood, their baby would be welcomed by so many

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

by her side. Since she got pregnant, her balance was all over the place, and Maxwell was nervous she

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Chapter 236

how to make all the right foods, making sure every bite was healthy for her and the baby. Meanwhile, Albert had been popping by daily, giving Mona some company, and then

making it easy for Mona

growing restless watching Maxwell fuss over her nonstop. She finally insisted he go back