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

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

had just

confused, unsure of what to make of

into his mouth, he received a call

the purpose of the call clear. It was

He declined the call.

The number was blocked.

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came through. This

the

calling to

responded with a hint

is unforgivable." Xander's expression darkened as he

heard the details. It's because of that girl you married on 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. If it weren't for that, I would have arranged for you and Rachel

absentmindedly played with the candies Isabel had given him, his mind drifting to her charming

on the wedding day as agreed. It was they who broke the contract, not

we know better. Rachel has loved you since she was a child and hoped to become your wife. You "Ivana's words were interrupted by Xander. "I'm already married. Let's leave

again. On to the matter at hand-Albert called me earlier. He hopes you can give the Perkins family a chance to make amends. He wants to arrange a dinner at the hotel. He'd like you to join him whenever you're

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

Reluctantly, Xander agreed.

the night after tomorrow. I'm tied up

let them

Two days later...

to leave early in

go out

not?" Isabel asked,

blocked the doorway, refusing to let her pass. You just can't go out right

suspicion, sensing

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