After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Isabel was just as surprised when she saw that it was Richie.

She hadn't expected to run into him so soon after they had just parted ways.

What a coincidence!

And to make it even crazier, they were both reaching for the same pack of candy.

While Isabel was surprised, Richie was feeling a storm of emotions inside.

He had always thought that Isabel reminded him of the little girl from his memories, and now he saw her reaching for the same pack of candy he was after. This brand of candy was the very one Leslie had given him the first time they met.

Though he wasn't particularly fond of sweets, he made a habit of eating one piece of this candy every day.

Each time he did, it felt like Leslie was still alive, still by his side, he just couldn't see her.

"You-"

Isabel and Richie started speaking at the same time, only to stop and wait for the other to continue.

"Uh-"

"There's only one bag left. How about we split it?" Isabel suggested with a smile.

"Sure." Richie nodded.

After buying the candy, they stood outside the supermarket, taking turns dividing the pieces-one for her, one for him-until there was one piece left over. Jsabel held out the last piece of candy to Richie. "You paid earlier, so this extra one is yours."

"There's no need. You-" Richie began, but before he could finish, Isabel had already placed the candy in his Hand, leaving him no room to argue.

The gesture sent another wave of emotions crashing through Richie's heart.

For a brief moment, Richie felt as if he'd been transported back 20 years. The scene replayed vividly in his mind: the first time he met Leslie, she had done the exact same thing-placing a piece of candy firmly into his hand. The memory made his chest tighten, and a dull ache rose in his nose.

He missed her...

But she was gone forever, and he would never see her again.

Buzz, buzz, buzz. The sound of a vibrating phone broke the silence.

Isabel pulled her phone from her pocket. The call was from Xander.

You see me?" Isabel asked, glancing toward the

are you doing here?" she

at Isabel and Richie standing together. His tone was calm but carried a hint of sarcasm. "What's the matter?

Huh...

Not this again!

up at Richie. "I'll get going now. When are you free next week? I'll come to your place

reality, his fingers curling slightly around the

no need to trouble yourself. I'm the one seeking treatment. It's only right that I come to you. Where

Go to my place?

face, showing up at the Bennett villa. She could already picture how dark Xander's

isn't convenient. There are other people around," she said, just as the black Maybach pulled

car... It looks so much like

""Xan..."

suddenly echoed with the nickname Leslie used

him, especially when he saw how close she was with that man. Lost in his thoughts as he

It really was him!

at Richie before heading toward

car door and got

They know each other!

whirlwind

CEO? Isn't she a

What's their relationship?

got his

suddenly kiss Isabel

kind

"Leslie..."

Leslie had given her beloved emerald guardian angel pendant to Xander and

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a child's innocent affection. Even

someone else.

world, only he still

sky. "Leslie, don't be scared.

still dazed from the kiss, quickly pulled away

as

glanced out the window at Richie, then quickly looked

reaction and, with a sigh, realized what was going on. So,