The Queen's Back

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After Mona finished preparing everything up, she decided to call Maxwell to fill him in on her plans for the day.

Maxwell was deep in conversation with the sales manager when he heard his phone ring. Excusing himself, he stepped over to the French window. "Hey, honey, what's up?" he asked, sensing she might have something important to say. Usually, Mona didn't interrupt him unless it was really necessary. "Not much, just wanted to let you know I'm going out with Ava to check out the shop location."

"Sounds good, but you should definitely have Haley tag along. And bring two bodyguards, alright? Sorry I can't be there with you today," he replied, glancing at the busy street below. It bugged him that work was keeping him from being there for Mona and their baby. Mona was just trying to keep Maxwell in the loop. She didn't want him to worry if he couldn't find her when he got home. Plus, she figured he wouldn't be able to join her anyway.

"Don't worry, I got it. Just focus on your work. Ava is waiting for me, so I'll hang up now," she said.

"Alright, but take care of yourself, okay? I will come home as soon as I can," Maxwell replied.

Mona nodded and ended the call. She then reached out to Haley, who was on standby. With the two bodyguards in tow, they headed to the location Ava had sent her.

After Mona ended it, Maxwell put his phone away, jumping back into his work. He couldn't wait to finish up and get home to be with her.

When Mona pulled up to the street, Ava was already waiting for her. After Haley helped her out of the car, she stayed close, keeping an eye on everything with all the hustle and bustle around them.

you're glowing! see you are being super careful now that you're pregnant, huh?" she joked, glancing at the bodyguards keeping watch.

As soon as they met up, Ava looked Mona up and down then held her arm. "Wow!

Mona wasn't really used to having so many people when she went out. But after everything-being plagiarism, and the car accident-she knew she had to be careful.

I not be

"How could

mood.

ped, accused of

baby we're talking about. I can't let anything happen,"

the shop Ava said, fully on board. Sweet Berry was

here!" Mona complained, already sweating. She had only been outside a few minutes, and the sun was relentless. The sunscreen didn't stand a chance. "Okay, let's wrap this up today, and then-" Ava suddenly hesitated. She

sensing Ava's suspense. She hated when Ava did

"Then we'll head home and chill

It actually made a lot of sense. Then, the next day, she shared it with Joseph, and he was pleasantly surprised. That very day, he moved in with Ava.

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Chapter 242

Mona said with a laugh, shaking her head. Ava just giggled and moved

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of shop locations. One was outside Pleasantview Plaza, right on the main road, and the other was on the second floor of the mall, easy to spot as soon as anyone got off the

move.

reached the street, they waited for the traffic light to change. Only after it turned green and there were no cars around, they made their

already past the agreed time, and Ava was starting to feel a bit frustrated. It was a scorching day, and here they were, stuck waiting

the shop owner, but after a few rings, no one picked up. Ava sighed, wishing she could just head to Pleasantview Plaza instead. At least there, they

don't worry. He's probably just stuck in traffic or something," Mona replied,

a decent spot, but the street was packed with food stalls. There were a ton of people, but hardly any were actually shopping. Off in the distance, a shoe seller stood with no customers in