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.

me? What did you just say?" Yvette raised her voice in mock

Just 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 other choices. And

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 more interactions between them might stir real feelings,

Isabel knew the impact of not having a complete

how

stay quiet, I'll hang up,"

rubbing her temples as

parents have no idea you're pregnant. If they find out while you're still at home, I won't be able to

hadn't planned to hide things from her parents, but with their conservative views, she couldn't imagine the stress it might cause.

hanging up, Isabel immediately dialed Xander. When she thought he might be busy, he picked

something up?" Xander's deep voice came over the line,

but feel a bit enchanted whenever

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

it was usually him reaching

ID "Honey" light up filled him with excitement he

amused side-eye from Leo, who stood

He's going to end up with zero authority at

his fiancée called, Leo was sure he'd handle

Isabel spoke, her request was simple,

face drop, his expression cooling instantly as if a cloud had come over

moments ago, he had been practically glowing. What was with the sudden

couldn't help but wonder what Isabel had asked for that

you need Max's contact?" Xander's tone had

that, Leo suddenly understood and hid a knowing