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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her a sheepish look. "Sorry, I was lost in thought. Let's not

to meet his parents. I barely know him, and I definitely don't know his parents. Why should I go?"

it's important for children to have both parents around. If I don't go to his place, he'll come to

replying, "I didn't expect

shot her a sharp look. "Are you defending

anyone. I just

"You're defending him!"

peeled a banana and handed it to Yvette,

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

hesitated for

things about Max she hadn't shared

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 like Yvette possibly fight back? So Isabel kept quiet, not wanting to burden her friend with unnecessary

Yvette. It

that sense, Max was a

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

their living expenses, with a little left over

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

doing well. But that only applied

with his wealthy family, was far

moment, Max entered,

If you and Xander

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your side."

eyebrow, her attention shifting from

and Xander had a fight? What happened?

Isabel explained. "What happened?"

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

had seen it before

wealthy, and such

I don't want any,"

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

per bowl? Are you trying to prank me?" Yvette scoffed,

the receipt and showed her.

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

money like this!" she said,