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.

you just say?" Yvette raised her voice in

you change your mind, I can reach out to him, but if

as Beowulf and Raoul, but she had a good feeling about Max. From what she'd seen, he seemed to genuinely

not having a

was how

quiet, I'll hang up,"

exclaimed, rubbing her temples as the

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

couldn't imagine the stress it might cause. Both had bad health, and a

dialed Xander. When she thought he might be busy, he picked up almost instantly and caught her

came over the line,

but feel a bit enchanted

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

ever called him first; it was usually him reaching out

caller ID "Honey" light up filled him with excitement he couldn't

ignoring the amused side-eye from Leo, who

a call from her? He's going to end up with zero authority

sure he'd handle it with

was simple,

cooling instantly as if a cloud had

been practically glowing. What

Leo couldn't help but wonder what Isabel had asked

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

that, Leo suddenly understood and hid a