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.

was really taking this whole

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

for you," he said, smiling

loved grapes and pretty much any fruit. Even on days when she couldn't eat much else, she'd still snack on it. "You're amazing," she said with a grin. "The baby and I are

their little one. "I just wish there were more signs already," he said

"Give it time! The doctor said

guessing, remembering that when Emily was pregnant

and made a mental note. In fact, tomorrow, scratch

the ingredients, each move thoughtful and

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

a joy he had never known. Unlike his

had brought him into the world and then disappeared. With a quiet sigh, he returned to his reading, letting go of what

Since she got pregnant, her balance was all over the place, and Maxwell was nervous she would trip, practically treating her like a toddler learning to

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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,

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

was growing restless watching Maxwell fuss over her nonstop. She finally insisted he go back to work-someone had to earn money for their