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,

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

pulled the pendant from his pocket and showed it to Ivana. "I promised her I'd lend it

her chest, frustrated. Xander had always been a sensible son, especially after his father passed away. She had always been proud of him and supported his decisions. But his marriage to Isabel was one thing she

go," Xander

he made up his mind, it

change his mind. Saying too much might

take a more practical approach. She would have someone look

would show Xander this evidence, and he would make his

Xander and Ivana left, Isabel got out of the taxi

connection?" she whispered, her mind swirling with fragments of memories and

one

thought they were just hallucinations or overactive dreams, but they seemed far too vivid to be

was real and

under the couch. In a moment of desperation, she pressed it. To her shock, a secret compartment opened. That moment

thoughts shifted,

Nelsons grave had appeared in her dreams more than once, their shadows and outlines lingering

en novelxo

weren't clear, she could sense

It felt comforting.

thought about it, she suddenly felt a rush of heat in

was overwhelming and

"Hmm? Isabel?"

Why is she here?

the entrance of the cemetery, staring

she here to honor

and he walked

drew closer, he heard her sobbing, and doubts

Isabel know his

turned when she heard him

tears on her

wiped away the tears, realizing what

Why am I crying

his expression

she didn't know them? But why would

younger. They were kind to me,"