After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 217 Max Breaks Into Kaleb's Home

When Isabel received Kaleb's call, Xander was still by her side.

To prevent any misunderstandings, Isabel immediately hung up without thinking twice.

"Who was it?" Xander glanced at her phone, his gaze darkening slightly.

"Oh, just a call from the telecommunication customer service hotline. They've been bugging me since yesterday about upgrading my plan. They must be trying to hit their targets at the end of the year," Isabel replied and shoved her phone into her pocket. Then, she swiftly changed the subject. "What do you want for dinner? I'll cook."

Xander's eyes lingered on her pocket, clearly not fully convinced.

"I'm serious! I'm not lying to you," Isabel declared, pulling out her phone to show him the call log.

Sure enough, the last call was from a customer service hotline just as she had said.

This wasn't the first time Isabel had dealt with this. Twice before, Kaleb's calls had caused major arguments between her and Xander.

To avoid a repeat, she had smartly saved Kaleb's name as a random customer service hotline number.

She silently patted herself on the back for her foresight.

Xander, finally satisfied, withdrew his suspicious gaze from her pocket.

"We'll eat out tonight. I've already reserved a place."

"Alright, I'll head upstairs to get ready," Isabel said.

Meanwhile, Kaleb stared blankly at his phone.

Why didn't she answer my call?

Does she hate me so much now that she wouldn't even answer my calls?

He exhaled a frustrated sigh, pressing his fingers against his temples.

For the longest time, Kaleb had assumed Isabel's indifference was just an act to play hard to get. But after everything that had happened recently, he felt her growing further and further away.

"Isabel truly has no feelings for me anymore?" he murmured to himself.

as the thought crossed his mind, a

face lit up

knew it she couldn't possibly feel

the message, only for

me! What if my husband gets the wrong idea? You're

eyes widened

blank for a solid minute before he snapped

not again!" Isabel muttered,

blocking Kaleb's number before, but he would use different numbers

felt

you want now?" she

what exactly happened between you and Eva earlier?" Kaleb

you're calling? To stick up for Eva? Fine, I admit it. I pushed her a few times. But only because she deserved it! My friend's pregnant and her belly's already showing. After just a little argument, Eva tried to trip her. If I hadn't acted quickly, my friend could've lost her baby and her life. So yeah, Eva

Kaleb was stunned.

attacked a

hadn't Eva or Mom

had hit Eva, but

all

truly out

Eva had tried to bribe a

Kaleb's thoughts spiraled.

This wasn't the first time Eva had

on past

she used to be, countless accusations had been thrown her way-like the

fallen into

recent hospital stunt, had I been wrong about Isabel all along? If so, it was no wonder she'd

pushed

But...

the other things had nothing to do with her? I can't risk falsely accusing Eva and breaking her heart. His thoughts tangled further, leaving

door, will you?" Eva's voice sounded as pitiful as could be,

Eva because of her

stood up and opened the

moment it cracked open, Eva threw herself into

really wrong this time. Please forgive me. I can't live without you!" Eva cried her heart out pitifully as her