After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 234 Isabel Visits Leslie's Grave

It was the first time Xander had ever refused Isabel, and it made him feel an inexplicable sense of guilt.

Isabel looked confused and shocked.

The atmosphere between them grew tense for a moment, but the one who seemed most uncomfortable wasn't Isabel or Xander-it was Leo, caught in the middle.

He glanced at Isabel, then at Xander, and quietly took a step back, then another.

After a brief silence, Xander gently reached out and tucked a strand of hair behind Isabel's ear.

She stayed still, her eyes following his every move.

"I need to go pick up my mother," Xander said slowly. "You know how she feels about Leslie. To her, Leslie was the true daughter-in-law. She doesn't like you, but she's just protective of me. Today marks Leslie's death day. If you come with me, I'm afraid it'll make things uncomfortable for you."

That was the main reason Xander had turned Isabel down-not only would it upset Ivana, but it could also make things worse between them.

"Oh, okay. I understand. You go ahead," Isabel replied.

But I'll follow you.

Isabel was determined to visit Leslie's grave, though she had no idea what she would find there.

Something inside her urged her to go, like an invisible force pushing her forward.

Once Xander left, Isabel hailed a taxi and followed him.

They soon arrived at the cemetery.

"Miss, we're here."

"Take your time. I'll stay here for a little while longer," Isabel told the driver, handing him a hundred-dollar bill. She then pulled out a pair of binoculars to look around.

Xander and Ivana stood in front of two tombstones close together-one for the Nelson couple and the other for Leslie.

As Ivana spoke to the tombstones, tears filled her eyes.

"Leslie, my poor Leslie. You were so small back then. A sweet little girl with the brightest smile, always asking for hugs. Every time I gave you candy, your face lit up. You have no idea how much I adored you. I always hoped you'd be my daughter-in-law, but I never imagined...

She choked on her words and couldn't continue.

out to comfort her, patting her

divorce Isabel? That woman isn't as innocent as she seems. By the way, have you taken back the emerald guardian

it to Ivana. "I promised her

chest, frustrated. Xander had always been a sensible son, especially after his father passed away. She had always

soon. Let's go," Xander said, clearly wanting to avoid the

knew her son well-once he made up his mind,

to change his mind. Saying too much

approach. She would have someone look into Isabel

would show Xander this evidence, and he would make his

out

exactly is our connection?" she whispered, her mind swirling with fragments of

too personal like no one else should have seen them, but Isabel

dreams, but they

tell what was

In a moment of desperation, she pressed it. To her shock, a secret compartment opened. That moment gave her a new understanding of her dreams

thoughts shifted, and

appeared in her dreams more than once, their shadows

en novelxo

details weren't clear, she could sense their warmth and care

It felt comforting.

a rush of heat in her eyes. Tears spilled down her

was

"Hmm? Isabel?"

Why is she here?

at the entrance of the cemetery,

to honor

dimmed, and he walked

drew closer, he heard her sobbing,

Isabel know

turned when she heard him

looked at the tears on her face, his brow furrowed.

wiped away the tears,

Why am I crying

his expression questioning. "Do you

why would she be crying if that were the case? Was she sick, or

younger. They were kind