The Queen's Back

At noon, Nigel sent over lunch boxes, and Mona joined Maxwell in the office to eat. The afternoon flew by, and by the end of the day, Maxwell had grasped the current situation of the Clem Group. During his absence, the imposter had given orders that resulted in the loss of several significant contracts. Maxwell instructed his team to reconnect with those clients to explore any chances of recovery. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, realizing that the imposter had primarily ruined his efforts. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.

As the sun set, Maxwell held Mona's hand as they walked along the path toward the Clem family home. After a long time, Mona felt the warmth of his grip agáin and looked up at Maxwell, her eyes shining with uncontainable joy.

"Mona, do you think Mr. and Mrs. Clem will blame me for not taking good care of you?" Maxwell asked, worried. The imposter had caused Mona a lot of anxiety in his name, and he was furious to learn that the imposter had said hurtful things during her kidnapping. He felt that having Nigel ruin the imposter's appearance was too lenient.

Mona shook her head and said, "Grandpa and Grandma already know what happened; they won't blame you. Maxwell, they care about you just like I do."

The pain she experienced during those days was all related to Maxwell, but she didn't blame him at all. Instead, all she felt for him was heartache and longing. As she reflected on it, the heartache from her dreams lingered.

"That's good!" Maxwell said. Others might not blame him, but he blamed himself for making Mona sad. He felt powerless for not being able to protect her.

As the two walked in the warm glow of the setting sun, they entered the Clem family home, where everyone was waiting at the door. Jane looked at Mona and Maxwell, whose hands were tightly intertwined. A smile had returned to Mona's lips, bringing a sense of joy and relief to Jane's heart.

"It's good that everything is alright. Come in quickly; Polly has prepared dinner, and you both look thinner these days," Jane said, subtly observing Maxwell. She couldn't help but marvel at how identical he appeared, even down to the number of eyelashes. The aesthetic surgery was remarkably impressive, achieving such an uncanny resemblance.

"Hey, Mona and Maxwell, come in! Polly has prepared a lot of dishes you love, Mona!" Albert said, smiling. He thought, 'It's great to see Mona smile again.'

"I'm coming!" Mona said, pulling Maxwell's hand as they walked in.

The family gathered around the food at the dining table, filling the air with enticing aromas. Haley swallowed hard, feeling like the best bodyguard for being included in the meal. Here, no one saw her as just a bodyguard, which brightened her mood. Albert noticed Haley's smile and teased, "What are you smiling about? Don't worry, you'll be eating soon!" He thought she was anxious about not being able to enjoy the spread.

"There's no rush!" Haley replied with a smile.

Bernard raised his glass and cleared his throat. "With Christmas approaching, it's a special reunion for our family. Maxwell and Mona, you've both been through a lot. At my age, I can't believe that imposter deceived me. But now that everything's alright, we must look forward. Today is a day for togetherness, so let's enjoy our meal. Cheers!"

Maxwell nodded. Although Mona reassured him that Bernard and the others didn't blame him, he still worried. Hearing Bernard speak those words made him feel a bit better. "Well said, Mr. Clem!" he exclaimed, raising his glass.

During dinner, Maxwell continued to serve Mona as he always had. Whenever her eyes landed on a dish, he quickly added it to her plate. Their synchronization was remarkable, and both spirits were lifted by the meal's end.

Chapter 343-

Mona felt that she and Maxigell had returned to the joyous days after their wedding. From that evening on, they decided not to go back and would stay with the Clem family until the end of the year.

After the family finished their dinner, they gathered around the TV to watch, but no one was focused on the screen. Instead, they chatted and shared stories. Mona eagerly told Jane and Bernard that she had asked Albert to prepare candlelights for Christmas. Jane paused in surprise after hearing this and said with delight, "That's wonderful! It brings out the festive spirit."

"Grandma is right; I feel the same way. Plus, with Haley around this year, it will be more lively," Mona said.

Seeing Mona's smiling face made Jañe very happy. She suggested that Mona be the one to light the candlelights this year. Mona cheerfully accepted and continued sharing some fun stories with Jane and Bernard.

After Mona and Maxwell returned to their room and closed the door, Maxwell pulled her into his arms, pressing her against the door. He wrapped his arms around her waist, blocking the contact between her waist and the door. Burying his head in her neck, he murmured, "I need a hug!"

Hearing Maxwell's words, Mona's heart fluttered as she wrapped her arms around him. She wondered if he had drunk too much while toasting with-Bernard, but she hadn't had any alcohol because she didn't want to embarrass herself.

"Mona, where do you want to get my tattoo?" Maxwell asked, pressing a kiss against her neck. She smelled wonderful, a scent that lingered in his memory, and he couldn't resist gently biting her.

Mona felt Maxwell's teeth against her skin, and her fingers instinctively curled around him. "Well, I haven't decided where to get it yet," she replied. She wanted it in a discreet spot but hadn't decided.

Maxwell's hand moved to just above Mona's lower back, gently stroking through her dress. "This spot is nice," he murmured. He had considered suggesting the thigh but chose the lower back instead, as it was discreet and rarely exposed. Mona nodded and asked, "Alright, I'll proceed with your suggestion. But where will you get my tattoo?"Belongs © to NôvelDrama.Org.

Maxwell's hand lingered on Mona's lower back, noting how slim her waist was, barely wider than his hand. Without a second thought, he replied, "I'll tattoo you on my heart, forever and always!"

Mona realized that Maxwell was probably drunk and hadn't considered the tattoo's spot. However, when hearing Maxwell say that made her incredibly happy.