After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

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Chapter 189 The Charm of His Smile

Chapter 189 The Charm of His Smile

"Xan...

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Isabel's voice trembled as she spoke, her face turning a deep shade of red, like a freshly picked persimmon. The color seemed to spread down her neck and behind her ears, making her look so delicate, as if she might melt under his gaze at any moment. She barely lifted her eyes and caught a glimpse of him smiling at her.

And in that instant, everything else in the world seemed to fade away, leaving only Xander-vibrant and full of life.

I have to say-he's strikingly handsome when he smiles.

But...

I've called his name, so why hasn't he let me down yet?

"Um... Mr. Bennett, you can set me down now, can't you?"

"Of course." Xander, content with her response, spun her once in his arms before gently placing her beside the table. "I'll bring you some truffle bisque."

Isabel watched him walk away, his back still radiating the warmth of his joy, even though she couldn't see his face.

She muttered under her breath, "What's so special about me? Why treat me like I'm some precious thing?" Her words didn't match the warmth flooding her chest, a warmth she couldn't quite explain.

The next day, after much stretching and limping, Isabel finally began to recover from the soreness that had settled in her body.

After the events of that night, she made a vow to herself-no more getting drunk in public.

Luckily, both times she had gotten drunk, Xander had been there. But what if it had been someone with less honorable intentions? Her reputation could have been destroyed.

And even if the person hadn't meant harm, the thought of someone capturing those moments and sharing them online was just as mortifying.

The more she dwelled on it, the more anxious she felt,

"Isabel? Isabel? Isabel!" Yvette's voice snapped Isabel back to reality.

"Hm? What's wrong?" Isabel blinked, still caught in her thoughts.

Yvette rolled her eyes, exasperated. "I'm asking you what I should do, and you're asking me what's wrong? Are you even paying attention? Are we still best friends?"

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quickly gave her a sheepish look. "Sorry, I was lost in thought. Let's not focus on that. What were

opened her mouth, then shrugged. "Forget it. Focus, okay? Max wants to take me to meet his parents. I barely know him, and I definitely don't know his parents. Why should I go?" "Then

told him that, but he insisted it's important for children to have both parents around. If I don't go to his place, he'll

paused, considering her words before replying, "I didn't expect Max would

a sharp look. "Are you defending

just think what he said makes

"You're defending him!"

peeled a banana and handed it to Yvette, hoping

is a good guy. And.his family situation... well,

for a

about Max she

she would worry nonstop. If the Hunts ever targeted her baby, how could someone like Yvette possibly fight back? So Isabel kept quiet, not wanting to burden her friend

from Yvette. It was clear he was

Max was a good

does his family's condition have to do with me? My family's fine

living expenses, with a little left over around 5,000 or 6,000 a

though it would soon be demolished. When

an ordinary family in Daytonia, they were doing well. But that

his wealthy family,

moment, Max entered,

thanks for saying nice things about me. If you and Xander have any more issues,

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your side."

attention shifting from

fight? What

just a little misunderstanding," Isabel explained. "What happened?" Yvette asked, her curiosity getting the better of her.

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the enticing scent of truffle and lobster soup. "I had my family make this for you. It's really nourishing. Want to try it?" Yvette gave him a

seen it before but

wealthy, and such luxuries were

it away. I don't want any," she

Still don't want

bowl? Are you trying to prank me?"

pulled out the receipt and showed

she glanced at the receipt,

Wasting money like