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

him. "Xan, when are you going to divorce Isabel? That woman isn't as innocent as she seems. By the way, have you taken

it to Ivana. "I promised her I'd lend it to her for a

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

go," Xander said,

made up his mind, it was hard

be enough to change his mind. Saying too much might make things worse or even harm the

take a more practical approach. She would

the time was right, she would show Xander this evidence, and he would

Isabel got out of the taxi and walked

What exactly is our connection?" she whispered, her mind swirling

like no one else should

hallucinations or overactive dreams, but they

tell what was real

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

shifted, and

the nearby tombstones. The Nelsons grave had appeared in her dreams more than once, their shadows and outlines lingering

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she could sense their warmth and

It felt comforting.

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

emotion was overwhelming and

"Hmm? Isabel?"

Why is she here?

stood at the entrance of the cemetery, staring at

she here to honor

and

drew closer, he heard her sobbing, and

Isabel know his

heard him

at the tears on her face,

the tears, realizing what

Why am I crying so

his expression questioning. "Do you know

lie and say she didn't know them? But why would she be crying if that were the case? Was she sick, or

They were kind to me," Isabel said,