The Queen's Back

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"Alright, we'll talk about it in detail tonight," Maxwell said, glancing at Polly as she washed vegetables. He secretly hooked his pinky around Mona's, the contact between their fingers causing him to smile.

When her finger was suddenly caught by Maxwell, Mona instinctively looked up at Maxwell. He held a plate in one hand, and there was no discomfort on his face; if it were not for his grip on her finger, she really would not have noticed anything at all!

Mona pulled her hand out of Maxwell's grip. She glanced at him and said, "Stop talking nonsense. Go and cook!"

"Alright, I'll listen to my wife. I'll cook well!" Maxwell said.

As they chatted, the two of them started to get busy. Due to Christmas, the Clem family were kind enough to allow the servants to celebrate with their families. This left only Polly in the kitchen, so they took on the cooking duties.

Albert did not know how to cook; he had only made a mess in the kitchen as a child. Since there were already enough people in the kitchen, he decided not to join in. After spending some time comforting Barbara in the living room, he went upstairs to look for Haley in the gym.

Haley was a person who liked to eat and exercise. Albert was aware of this.

He was in a bad mood now. After what had just happened, Albert felt that Mona was angry with him.

As Albert approached, Haley was doing a plank. Despite the cold weather, she was only wearing a black tank top, which showcased her strong arms and tanned neck. Her short hair glistened with sweat as beads of perspiration dripped from her face down to her neck. Hearing footsteps approaching, Haley subconsciously asked, "Is it almost lunchtime?" She sounded surprised.

That was because Mona had told her that they would have a sumptuous lunch early today. She had been thinking about it!

Albert glanced at Haley's slender waist and awkwardly averted his gaze, saying, "Lunch? Haley, is there anything in your mind other than food?"

improve my physical fitness to keep her safe," Haley replied seriously, not noticing

Get up I have something for you,"

she listened to Albert and got up. She naturally accepted the towel that he had

Haley asked subconsciously. It was Christmas, so she wondered whether Albert could have gotten food from some

with a smile that did not quite reach his eyes before he handed over the calligraphy piece he had

nodded. "That's right. My handwriting

feeling pretty pleased with himself. Sure, his handwriting was not as impressive as Bernard's, but since Haley had not seen Bernard's, she would think

asked, "Can I exchange this for one

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use of the word "prosperity"? It was not as

said furiously, "One chicken drumstick? How is it that my calligraphy is only worth one chicken drumstick? You'd better keep this

said with a smile. She looked at the word in her hand

better hold on to it. I'll be checking next year, and if you don't have it, don't expect to get any food from me!" Albert said

don't getupset. I promise to take care of this gift as if it were a sacred relic. How does that sound? Don't be mad!" Haley was willing to

when to yield and when to stand

to keep it well. I had you in mind as I was writing this word," Albert said, feeling a bit more relaxed as he noticed Haley

nodded and promised, "I'll definitely keep it well. Don't worry. By the way, is it almost

"Okay."

you today? It's Christmas, why do I feel that you're not very

Let me tell youlabout it," Albert