The Queen's Back

In the end, Mona nestled into Maxwell's arms and gradually fell asleep.

Maxwell gazed at the person sleeping in his arms, his eyes softening as he placed his palmn on Mona's abdomen.

He said in a very low voice, "Be good in Mommy's stomach. Otherwise, just wait and see how Daddy will discipline you when you come out."

He spoke as if Mona was already pregnant.

Sunlight filtered through the heavy curtains, illuminating the hotel room.

In a half-asleep, Mona felt a wave of heat wash over her. Instinctively, she turned over, and the large hand covering her abdomen followed her movement.

Mona reached out to remove Maxwell's hand because she felt uncomfortable and her belly

y was too warm.

Before long his hand was back on her abdomen.

"It's so hot, can you move over a bit?" Mona mumbled.

After saying that, she immediately became wide awake, thinking. Does Maxwell really think I'm pregnant?

"Wait, Maxwell, I don't even know if there's a baby in my belly!

"Yes, honey, I know. But I believe in our compatibility. The child is already here," Maxwell said confidently. "Fine, if you say so, then there is. Just don't be disappointed if we find out there isn't. Mona yawned.

She would just leave the matter of having a child to fate.

Their business in Yosneosiland was settled, and Mona asked Maxwell when they would return home. Maxwell replied that he had taken a few days off to spend time with her in Yosneosiland before heading back to Nathontown. For the next two days, Maxwell and Mona wandered around the tourist spots in Yosneosiland like an ordinary couple, taking pictures and posting updates on Facebook from time to time,

Thinking about their fans online, Mona casually updated her Twitter with a photo of Maxwell embracing her.

The photo only showed Maxwell's well-defined chin and Mona's cheek facing the light

Her skin was already fair, and under the sunlight, it gleamed, showing no pores at

all.

Before long, there were numerous comments under her Twitter post, praising the couple's compatibility. Fans who admired. their looks were eager to see a full-face photo of Maxwell. Mona decided not to pay much attention to the comments because the day before returning home, she and Maxwell were going to visit Danielle.

The car drove around the bustling city and headed towards the suburbs. After making many turns, it finally stopped at the entrance of a village.

Before Mona got out of the car, she saw the villagers coming and going at the village entrance, chanting and laughing.

It was often said that rural people were simple and warm-hearted. Mona remembered that Emily used to say this, which was Chapter 227

why she often took Mona to the countryside when she was young

Maxwell got out of the car and reached out to help Mona down. He was very careful, afraid that Mona would bump into something.

At first, Mona was quite unaccustomed to Maxwell's overly cautious demeanor, especially since she often stumbled in high heels. However, after two days, she gradually got used to it.NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.

As soon as the car stopped, Nigel quickly approached a nearby friendly resident to ask for directions to Danielle's house Upon hearing the directions, he nodded eagerly and smiled. The four of them walked towards Danielle's house, and with the guidance of the helpful resident, they quickly arrived at her

house.

Just as Maxwell was about to knock on the door, Nigel hurriedly called out to him.

""Mr. Carter?"

"What's wrong?" Maxwell instinctively asked, surprised by Nigel's sudden change in expression.

It seemed that he had been too gentle with his subordinates recently as Nigel did things without any rules now.

Nigel glanced at Mona beside Maxwell, unsure if he should share this with her.

After all, the issue arose because of Mona's "plagiarism incident

"Nigel, are you mute? Speak up!" Maxwell said angrily.

"Something's happened at Carter Group. Gordon is now acting as the interim president," Nigel said with a trembling voice. This meant that the company was no longer under Maxwell's control. "What?" Maxwell couldn't believe that Richard would be so foolish to hand the company over to Gordon, who he considered useless.

Nigel hurriedly forwarded the message sent by his subordinates to Maxwell. After a brief glance, Maxwell decided to leave and head back home.

"Mona, there's been an issue at the company. Can we head back to Nathontown first? I'll take you to visit Danielle Later when I have some free time, Maxwell said, holding Mona's hand.

Mona quickly nodded. Since something serious had happened at the company because of her, she agreed. "Let's go back to Nathontown first. I'll explain to Danielle on the way." Just

as Mona and Maxwell were about to leave, the door in front of them opened, revealing Danielle. "Mona, you're here! Why didn't you knock? I knew you would arrive around this time!" Danielle had fully opened the door to her home, welcoming them inside.

Since they were already at the doorstep, Mona felt it would be disrespectful to leave without saying anything. So she said to Maxwell, "Maxwell, you go ahead and deal with the company's issues. I'll head back-later."

Maxwell met Mona's serious gaze and, feeling a bit reluctant, said, "I'll have Haley stay with you at all times and leave a car for you. Take care of yourself. When you're about to board, let me know, and I'll have Nigel come pick you up." "I know. Just keep your heart calm and settled," Mona said as she let go of Maxwell's hand.

Every time they parted, Maxwell would always remind her, and over time, Mona memorized his words.

"Okay! Danielle, there's an urgent matter at the company, so I'll leave now and let Mona keep you company, Maxwell said to

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Danielle.

"Okay! If you have something to do, you can go ahead!"

After hearing this, Maxwell looked reluctantly at Mona, then said to Nigel, "Let's go!"

Nigel quickly handed a car key to Haley and followed Maxwell.

Mona watched Maxwell's hurried figure, hoping that nothing serious was happening with the company.

During the past few days when she and Maxwell had dinner at the Carter family home, Gordon had been acting quite normally. It seemed he was hiding a big surprise.

"Alright, now that they've left away, let's go inside with mel Danielle said.

At her words, Mona pulled her gaze away and walked inside the house with Danielle.

As soon as they entered. Mona saw large patches of green grape vines in the courtyard. In this season, the grapes happened to be ripe. They hung on the vines in bunches and looked especially fresh.

"Come in quickly! I have prepared fresh grapes for you," Danielle said with a smile.

Her mood was truly brightened when she saw Mona again. Usually, it was just her, her son, and a few disciples living here. and not many visitors came by.

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