After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 152 Xander Shows Affection Again

"Is something wrong? Do you have a stomach ache? Where are you? I'll be there right away!" Isabel called out, waving to flag down a cab.

"No, my stomach's fine," Yvette replied, which made Isabel stop her attempt at hailing the cab.

Before Isabel could say anything else, Yvette burst out in frustration, "It's my mom! She's pushing me to go on those endless blind dates. I don't want to go, but she and my dad have me stuck at home, not letting me step outside." "Your mom's setting you up on blind dates?" Isabel thought about Yvette's growing belly, which was nearly two months along. By next month, her pregnancy would likely be obvious, especially with triplets on the way.

"Yes! What should I do?" Yvette sighed, rubbing her temples as a headache set in.

After a moment of thought, Isabel suggested, "Why don't you just tell her you already have a boyfriend?"

"I did! But she doesn't believe me. She wants me to bring him over," Yvette groaned.

"Well, why not get someone to pretend to be your boyfriend?" Isabel proposed, suddenly thinking of Max. "What about Max? I don't have his contact info, but Xander does. I'll ask him."

The mention of Max's name brought a flush to Yvette's cheeks, and she scowled. "I'd never ask him for help. Even if he were the last man on earth, I'd find another way."

With a raised eyebrow, Isabel offered, "What about my brother then?"

In truth, Isabel had once hoped that Yvette and her brother might connect romantically, but no spark had ever ignited between them. Besides, now that Yvette was carrying Max's children, any chance of a match was even more unlikely. "Reggie? No way. He's like a big brother to me. I'd feel way too awkward pretending he's my boyfriend."

"You've ruled out Max, and now Reggie too? Well, I'm out of ideas then." Isabel shrugged.

"Don't give up on me! I think I'm getting stupid when I'm pregnant," Yvette pleaded desperately.

"You were pretty clueless before you got pregnant too," Isabel teased.

did you just say?"

checking if you're sure about Max. If you change your mind, I can reach out to him, but if not, I don't have many

that Isabel was nudging Yvette toward Max on purpose. She knew plenty of people who could play a temporary boyfriend such as Beowulf and Raoul, but she had a good feeling about Max. From what she'd seen, he seemed to genuinely care about Yvette. After all, he was the father of her children, and

Isabel knew the impact of not having a complete family-it created a silent

how

you stay quiet, I'll hang

up!" Yvette exclaimed, rubbing her temples as the

you're pregnant. If they find out while you're still at home, I won't be able to help you," Isabel reminded her. "Alright, alright, reach out to him!" Yvette sighed,

things from her parents, but with their conservative views, she couldn't imagine the stress it might cause. Both had bad health, and a shock like this could

he might be busy, he picked up almost instantly and caught her

voice came over the line, his tone

help but feel a bit

had an irresistible warmth. Any girl who appreciated a good voice, if she suddenly heard his voice behind her, would turn around, entranced, to take a look. She'd soon be drawn in by his charm, completely smitten, and maybe even dreaming of a future together. Xander, as it happened, was swamped with work. Normally, he wouldn't have answered a call so quickly-or perhaps not at all-if it had been anyone else. But Isabel was

first; it was usually him reaching out

"Honey" light up filled him with

the amused side-eye from Leo, who

for a call from her? He's going to end up with zero authority at home if he keeps acting this way, Leo thought, rolling

fiancée called, Leo was sure he'd handle it with a lot more

request was simple, "I just want Max's

drop, his expression cooling instantly as if a cloud had come over him. An icy silence hung

had been practically glowing. What was

wonder what Isabel had asked for that caused

do you need Max's contact?"

that, Leo suddenly understood and hid a