After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 28 His Jealousy

When Colin made his announcement, Xander's fork stopped mid-air. His gaze, intense and brooding. settled on Isabel's phone.

Isabel clicked her tongue and glanced at the phone. "Find me a good match? Does Amelia even have it in her cold, black heart? I'm curious-who's she trying to set me up with? It better not be some ancient relic in his fifties or sixties." "What exactly did you expect? With your current reputation, do you think you'll attract a wealthy playboy?" Colin's tone was laden with derision.

Isabel raised an eyebrow, recognizing that Amelia was indeed trying to trap her in a difficult situation.

"What's wrong with my reputation? The one who cheated was that arsehole, and the so-called innocent woman was merely playing a part. I'm the actual victim here."

"I don't have time to debate this! You're going on this blind date this weekend!" Colin's voice was commanding and uncompromising.

Isabel picked up a meatball and chewed it slowly, her posture relaxed and defiant.

"And what if I choose not to?"

"You dare!"

"Oh, I absolutely dare.

"You-"

With a beep, Isabel ended the call and swiftly blocked Colin's number.

Samuel watched her actions with a smirk, shaking his head. "You're quite the obedient daughter."

Isabel caught the sarcasm in Samuel's voice. "Would you want a father like that?"

Samuel rolled his eyes, too irritated to continue the discussion.

Xander glanced between Isabel and her phone, his brow furrowing. "You're really not going to go on the blind date?"

"I'm already married. What's the point of a blind date? It would only make you look foolish."

Isabel's flippant remark was oddly pleasing to Xander.

"Don't flatter yourself. You think you're significant enough to embarrass my brother?" Samuel said with irritation. "Stuff it!" Isabel tossed a fish ball into Samuel's bowl.

Samuel stared at the fish ball, grimacing at the thought that it might have been tainted by Isabel's cutlery.

As he was about to discard it, Xander reached over and retrieved it with his own cutlery.

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disapproval in his voice, before he popped

was this? His typically meticulous older brother was actually eating something

Isabel touched that fish ball!" Samuel said,

problem?" Xander asked, his tone

fell open. He struggled to form

wasn't just a problem-it was a

Samuel could regain his composure, Xander shifted his gaze to

has a strong aversion to germs. Make sure you don't serve his food

the

hurry back to

Although the movement was strained, he managed to elevate it a

doctors and expensive treatments, his leg had remained as

He wore short shorts to make the

24, his disability had kept him from close contact with women,

her focus, and she was undeniably attractive. Still, Samuel couldn't shake the feeling that her interest

was not just

Isabel said, setting aside her tools, She then turned to the maid

ma'am," the

Isabel commanded with a calm

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complied, delivering the bowl

more repulsive than any he had encountered before. The thought of drinking

before it cools. Are you afraid of a little bitterness?" Isabel's voice carried

his eyes. He braced himself and

scared. This batch is far more bitter than what you've had

determination faltered, and his forehead twitched

his distaste for bitter flavors and

you're not afraid, then drink it. Let it

deep

a milk candy from

the candy, momentarily taken

lap. His expression was stern, and his eyes were shadowed. Watching

candy. "It's just that the medicine was too hot. I'll drink it once

and grimaced as he swallowed ufe medicine. Each gulp tightened his features as the bitter liquid sloshed down, threatening to