After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 29

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Chapter 29 The Snobbish In-Law

"Excuse me?" Isabel blinked at Xander's hand, clearly puzzled. What was he asking for?

Samuel shared her confusion, equally baffled.

"Candy," Xander stated flatly.

Both Isabel and Samuel were momentarily speechless.

Xander wanted candy?

The notion was almost unbelievable.

It was a terrifying thought, to be exact.

"I thought you hated candies, Xander?" Samuel asked, struggling to comprehend.

Xander met Samuel's gaze with an indifferent look. "Aren't you the same? Didn't you just have some?"

"No, no, it's different! The medicine was so bitter," Samuel defended himself.

"Likewise. There's a bitter aftertaste in my mouth," Xander said, his tone devoid of emotion as he continued to spin his tale.

The room fell into an unsettling silence, a quiet so thick it felt almost palpable.

After what seemed like an eternity, Isabel retrieved a milk candy from her pocket and handed it to Xander.

"Will one be sufficient?"

Xander's eyes drifted to Isabel's pocket.

"Are there more?"

of candies and placed them into

to head upstairs, closing the door behind him as he retreated to his

door, her mind struggling to grasp what had

was just as confused, unsure of what to make of

soon as Xander popped a candy into his mouth, he received a call from

the purpose of the call

He declined the call.

The number was blocked.

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came through. This time from

frowned, already anticipating the

are you calling to intercede for the

always been perceptive," Ivana responded

unforgivable." Xander's expression darkened as he recalled the scene he had nearly missed,

a whim. Xan, I know how you are. Once you've made up your mind, it's nearly impossible for anyone to sway you. But consider your grandmother's wishes. According to the engagement, you were supposed to marry Miss Perkins. That was her final wish.

Isabel had given him, his mind drifting to her charming and

wedding day as agreed. It was

be, I won't press it. Truthfully, I'd rather you marry someone we know better. Rachel has loved you since she was a child and hoped to become your wife. You

a chance to make amends. He wants to arrange a dinner at the hotel. He'd like you to join him whenever you're available," Ivana explained. Xander was prepared to

him. It would be difficult to refuse him, especially for her sake. Don't

Reluctantly, Xander agreed.

I'm tied up during

let them

Two days later...

leave early in the morning to meet Beowulf, Samuel

can't go out just

Isabel asked,

the doorway, refusing to let her pass. You just

scrutinized Samuel with suspicion, sensing

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