After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 19 Xander Is Kissing Her Back

Why is he here?

Xander arrived with a stormy expression, his icy stare fixed on the hand clasping Isabel's.

It appeared she had come for this man, a premeditated decision that explained her earlier agreement.

The realization tightened his grip, his face set in a frosty mask, lips a firm line.

Just then, Isabel called out, shifting the atmosphere.

"Honey, he's been mean to me.

That single word, honey, seemed to lift the storm clouds from Xander's demeanor, brightening his expression instantly, Meanwhile, Kaleb's mood darkened like a stormy sky.

With swift steps, Xander reached Isabel, grasping Kaleb's hand firmly. "Release her, he commanded with authority,

Kaleb examined Xander, noting the refined yet commanding presence that contradicted his initial impression. As Kaleb assessed him, a sharp pain shot through his wrist-Xander was applying pressure. Unable to withstand the force, Kaleb released Isabel's hand.

She quickly joined Xander, intertwining her arm with his in a show of solidarity and perhaps a slight taunt towards Kaleb.

"Isabel! Who is this guy?" Kaleb bellowed, frustration evident.

husband," Isabel replied with a slight

puzzled by his

to be over six feet tall, with a balanced physique and striking features. Could he be a model employed by Isabel,

drop the act. Who is he really? Some paid actor or worse? It's pathetic how low you'll stoop to try

finish his thoughts, Isabel suddenly rose on her toes, wrapping her arms around Xander's neck, and

leave this egotist

lingered on her blushing lips, and he swallowed hard, his voice coming out

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momentarily caught off guard by the seductive quality of his voice, which seemed to echo pleasingly in her

not dare look directly at him. She simply took his arm

by kissing another man right in front of him. Despite their long history as childhood sweethearts, they had never shared such

held hands.

ground out the name "Isabel" between

Isabel released Xander's hand and stepped back, putting some space

permission earlier.

clouded slightly at the sudden distance, a

and panicked, fearing she had upset him. Xander was known for his disinterest in romantic relationships, and she worried she had crossed a line. "Would you like to... hit me back?" she offered nervously, almost saying