After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 175 Is Isabel Pregnant?

Before Xander could respond, Ivana's mind was already racing with wild speculation.

"Is she one of the Nelsons's enemies?" She asked, more to herself than to him. "We've spent years investigating that fire at the Nelsons residence. We've uncovered some hidden clues, and I'm certain it wasn't just a simple accident. That mansion was enormous, with a fire prevention system as solid as the Bennett residence. There's no way a single person couldn't have escaped."

She paused, frowning as the memories resurfaced. "And then there was Richard... He had a severe cold and was sent to the hospital. But by the time we arrived to check on him, he was already gone.

The hospital's security footage had been destroyed, but the small portion that got recovered showed Richard running, clearly terrified as if someone was chasing him.

"He was just a kid back then, about your age. We don't even know if he's dead or alive now,"

Ivana's voice lowered, almost conspiratorial. "And if Isabel is connected to the Nelsons, could she be backed by those people who found a lead on Richard and want to eliminate him?"

As she spoke, Ivana felt more and more confident her theory was closer to the truth.

"You're overthinking it, Xander said, though he wasn't entirely dismissive. "Isabel is the daughter of the Zimmermans. Her background is clean. Besides, she's only 23 now. The fire happened when she was just a toddler, two or three years old. How could she possibly be involved?"

Despite his words, Xander couldn't help but harbor a few suspicions about Isabel and her ties to the Nelsons. Why did she want that small emerald guardian angel pendant so badly?

He could still recall her expression when she first held the pendant.

Though she hid it well, he still read out some clues. A flash of excitement, a hint of nostalgia, maybe even a trace of sadness. It was hard to define.

However, even if he had doubts, he didn't believe Isabel could be an enemy of the Nelsons.

Ivana conceded, nodding. "You're probably right. She was barely a toddler back then, and her background. seems clean."

il, she added with a touch of bitterness, "You should get that pendant back soon. I don't want to see something that once belonged to Leslie worn by a girl hate."

Xander replied, "Don't worry about it. I have things to take care of. I'll call you later.

The call ended, and the matter seemed to reach a temporary close.

Not long after, Rachel rubbed her swollen face and whimpered, 'Ivana, my cheeks hurt....

Ivana got up and went over to Rachel, her heart aching at the sight of the girl's bruised face, which was swelling like a pufferfish.

Be a good girl, Rachel. Right now, Xan still needs Isabel to treat his insomnia. Once he's cured, I'll make sure she's gone. You're my real daughter-in-law."

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said, hugging Ivana as well-behaved as

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patted Rachel's head gently, her mind drifting back to two decades earlier, to a conversation

said to her, "Leslie, wouldn't it be nice if I

Leslie had wrapped her arms around her warmly, saying in that soft, sweet voice, "Thank you, Ivana. I love you more than anyone Recalling that day, a wave of emotion crossed Ivana's

phone buzzed on

as she was about to head out, her phone screen

"Boss, I found it!"

froze mid-step. All of her attention

with the fire

She waited tensely.

Only to hear...

Yvette Sullivan, the case you asked

disappointed. It wasn't news

were right. The people who abducted

Her knuckles

knew it! But wait, just a couple of days ago, you said there wasn't a single lead. Where did this clue come from?"

used to run in those circles back in the day. Although he's retired now, he was once a legend,

were once part of his

Beowulf had found nothing before, only

returned to this

replied. Isabel's expression darkened as she thought of Yvette's close call. Her

now?" Samuel asked, having just come downstairs and caught

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said, striding toward

watched her disappear the couch and reached for the plate of

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his head, he plopped down

table, only to

to the rash can, filled with nothing but

the Did she eat all the orangest Seriously? If mumbled, a

The

He'd

him. Could she be pregnant? I heard that pregnancy cravings often leaned toward sour foods, especially if the mother

days, he'd noticed Isabel eating way more

the thought took hold, Samuel's excitement grew.

pregnant?" Samuel's voice crackled through the phone, his tone. brimming

you talking about?" Xander sounded