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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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

both parents around. If I don't go to his

"I didn't expect Max would be so responsible about things like

look. "Are

just think what he said

"You're defending him!"

banana and handed it to Yvette, hoping to

Max is a good guy. And.his family

for

were things about Max she hadn't shared

Yvette knew the full extent of Max's situation, she would worry nonstop. If the Hunts ever targeted her baby, how could someone like

from Yvette. It was clear he

Max was

what does his family's condition have to do with me? My family's fine too," Yvette

jobs, enough to cover their living expenses, with a little left

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

an ordinary family in Daytonia, they were doing

wealthy family, was

Max entered, holding a

me. If you and Xander

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your side."

an eyebrow, her attention shifting from

and Xander had a fight? What happened? Did he

serious, just a little misunderstanding," Isabel explained. "What happened?"

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thermos to reveal the enticing scent of truffle and lobster soup. "I had my family make

and lobster soup... she had seen it

family wasn't exactly wealthy, and such luxuries were out of reach

away. I don't

per bowl. Still don't want any?" Max

bowl? Are you trying to

and showed

the receipt, her shock growing as she saw the

money like this!" she