After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 119 You Will Never Divorce Me!

Oh my goodness! Do things really have to be this absolute?

Isabel understood that the issue at hand wouldn't be solved so quickly.

Thinking this through, she turned to glance at Xander.

His face held a dark expression, and his thin lips were pressed firmly into a straight, tense line.

Even though Xander remained silent, Isabel could sense his emotions.

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She drew a deep breath, her gaze locking suddenly with Ivana's.

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"Are you trying to drive your own son to his limits? 1

barely in his twenties and has carried every burden alone, fighting with his uncles to defend you, and vying for the Bennetts' head family position. Has he ever voiced a single complaint? Just because he remains silent, does that mean he isn't struggling?" Xander's icy expression softened briefly, a flicker of distraction crossing his eyes as he looked at Isabel, followed by an unexplainable wave of emotion.

Ivana frowned, glancing at Xander. She had raised him herself and knew his personality well-strong-willed and unyielding, never one to share his troubles with others.

Now, however, her son was plagued by severe insomnia, brought on by the relentless stress and countless sleepless nights he endured during that time.

Noticing the shift in Ivana's expression, Isabel realized her words were making an impact, so she pressed on firmly.

"He may not say much, but if you were willing to imagine yourself in his place, you'd understand just how challenging it really is!

"You're forcing him to choose between his wife and his own mother-can you imagine how hard that would be for any man?

"I mean, just tell me. how is he supposed to decide? If he chooses you, he'll feel useless, like he couldn't even protect his own wife.

"But if he chooses me, then he's seen as unfilial!"

Her words left Ivana speechless, unable to utter a single word in response. As she looked at Xander, a hint of guilt crept into her gaze. Moments before, she had reacted purely out of fear, worried Isabel might harm her son.

The restaurant was silent enough that even the tiniest sound would have been noticeable.

Rachel thought about stepping in, but after hearing Isabel's words, she felt at a loss for anything to say that might make Isabel leave.

Isabel glanced around, deciding it was time to make her final move.

Retreat as a form of advance.

She gently pulled her hand from Xander's firm grip, gazing at him with a look of sorrow.

"Now that things have reached this point, I don't want to make things harder for you. After all, she's your mother, and I can't tear apart that bond just to be your temporary wife. Let's proceed with the divorce." Xander narrowed his deep, ocean-like eyes, replying resolutely. That's not going to happen."

"But..." Isabel's response was cut off by his firm tone.

you, it's not happening! You'll never divorce me, not

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it tightly, before shifting his

his icy glare sent

suspected, Xander had also figured

scene was likely

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he gave her felt like a thousand arrows piercing her heart,

he made a

she'd been at a disadvantage moments ago, she managed to reverse the

and there was indeed no concrete

moment, Samuel approached Ivana and whispered something only the two

of disbelief before her expression settled into calmness. "Let's just sit

abrupt shift in demeanor left Isabel and the others a bit confused. However, one thing was clear: the issue was settled. After dinner, as soon as Isabel got into the car, she asked Samuel, "What did you tell your

going to tell me?" Isabel

said, it's a

reluctance to say more, Isabel understood there was no point in

just been in a tense confrontation, and somehow, with a few quiet words to Ivana, Samuel had managed

exactly had he whispered to

Ivana,

stirred things up with Ivana before the others arrived, but Samuel had effortlessly calmed the situation with his brief remark. Now, Rachel was left feeling both frustrated and

me, it's best if you don't know. I'm

more she spoke this way,

just tell me,

patted Rachel's hand, saying, "You know how Xan has serious insomnia. Sam mentioned that every night, Xan goes to Isabel's room, and just by hugging her,

It stirred jealousy!

believe that Xander

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his insomnia, but they were both adults, alone

is inevitable that emotions

must have crossed

I couldn't just sit by and do

things continued like this, one day Isabel might even have

up with

can't go after

Isabel's brother, Reggie Zimmerman, was very protective of her,

herself. No need to hurry-I'll handle them, one by

took a bath, replaying the

short-term fix. Ivana could very

to

any divorce could happen, she needed to locate the emerald

Bennett residence, but unexpected events disrupted her plan. Nonetheless, the visit wasn't a waste, as it allowed her to get familiar with the layout. The following day, Isabel told Xander that she would be staying in Lilac Heights, planning to use this as a cover to sneak back.