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

mouth, then shrugged. "Forget it. Focus, okay? Max wants to take me to meet his parents. I barely know him, and I definitely

children to have both parents around. If I don't go to his place, he'll come to mine. Can you believe

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

sharp look. "Are

I just think what he

"You're defending him!"

banana and handed it to Yvette,

Max is a good guy. And.his family

for a

were things about Max she

Max's family background was on par with Xander's. If Yvette knew the full extent of Max's situation, she would worry nonstop. If the Hunts ever targeted her baby, how could someone

details from Yvette. It was clear he

that sense, Max was a good

to do with me? My family's fine too,"

to cover their living expenses, with a

owned an old house in Daytonia, though it would soon be demolished. When that happened, they'd receive a

doing well. But that only applied to people

with his wealthy family, was far

that moment, Max

for saying nice things about me. If you and Xander have

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your side."

attention shifting

Xander had a fight? What happened?

explained. "What happened?" Yvette asked, her curiosity getting the better

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

lobster soup... she had seen it before

wealthy, and such luxuries were out of reach for

I don't

bowl. Still don't want any?" Max teased, holding up

Are you trying to prank me?" Yvette

receipt and showed

as she glanced at the receipt, her shock growing as

like this!" she