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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"Sorry, I was lost in thought. Let's not focus on that. What were you

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 don't go,"

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

replying, "I didn't expect Max would be

a sharp look.

not defending anyone. I just think what

"You're defending him!"

handed it to Yvette, hoping

Max is a good guy. And.his family situation...

hesitated for a

Max she hadn't

truth on purpose, but 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

from Yvette. It was clear

that sense, Max was

his family's condition have to do with me?

expenses, with

it would soon be demolished. When that happened, they'd receive a

ordinary family in Daytonia, they were doing well. But that only applied to people considered

wealthy family, was far

that moment, Max entered,

for saying nice things about me. If you and

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your side."

attention

and Xander had a fight? What happened? Did he

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

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business-focus on your own," Max said, uncapping the thermos to reveal the enticing scent of truffle and lobster soup. "I had my

lobster soup... she had seen it before

wealthy, and such

don't want any,"

want any?" Max

per bowl? Are you trying to

pulled out the receipt and showed her.

as she glanced at the receipt, her shock growing as she

Wasting money like this!" she