After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 235 Isabel Plays Coquettishly on Xander

Isabel looked up and caught Richie's surprised and disbelieving stare.

"What's wrong? Is the name Yolkie strange?" she asked.

Richie continued to look at her, his mind replaying a memory of a young girl's voice.

"Richard, look at this puppy's yellow fur. Let's name it Yolkie!"

Yolkie. Isabel had used the same name.

"Hey, what's going on? Even if my name choice isn't great, you don't need to look at me like that," Isabel said, eyeing him suspiciously.

"No, it's not that," Richie replied, snapping back to reality. His gaze softened as he looked at her. "Yolkie... It's a good name. It sounds nice."

Isabel smiled. "Of course, I came up with it."

"How did you come up with such a name?" Richie asked curiously.

"I used to love eating yolks when I was a kid," she said.

"You also loved yolks as a kid?" Richie asked in surprise.

"Huh? Who else likes yolks?"

Richie paused briefly, holding back the words that almost slipped out.

"Just an old friend," he finally said.

Isabel had a hunch it might be Leslie, but she decided not to bring it up.

She continued petting Yolkie and said, "Your fur feels so soft and smooth. From now on, I'm your owner!"

understand, wagging its tail and licking

"That tickles!" Isabel giggled.

sight of Isabel playing with Yolkie reminded him of the time Leslie had discovered the puppy when they were kids.

Leslie were still alive, Richie was certain they would

finishing Richie's treatment, Isabel brought Yolkie back

it away!" Samuel exclaimed, standing

not? Do you dislike

better return it before he sees it!" Samuel

Xander hate dogs?"

the sight of Isabel's radiant face, but it shifted quickly when his eyes

Look at this one. I named it Yolkie. Isn't it adorable? Its eyes even look like tiny black beads," Isabel said as she

puzzled. Was he truly so opposed

owner," she said earnestly. "Even if

Xander might disagree, Isabel widened her eyes, fluttering

coquettish side of her was something Xander

caught glimpses of it before-mostly when she was tipsy, which had always stirred something

sweet tone and endearing expressions, none of which were

Xander was the one on the receiving end, and there was no way he could turn her

keep the dog if you

had been hoping to hear those

you, Xander! You're so kind!" she said, her face lighting up with

then, Samuel's shocked voice broke

you're letting her keep one in the house? There should be a limit to how much you can spoil her!" Startled by

back to her. His behavior had already answered her question. "Then why did you still

Xander

At first, she hadn't felt guilty about it-they

now, with every kind gesture he made, her

as it makes you happy, it's fine," Xander replied,

to harm you. Fine, I'll let my friend take care of Yolkie for now." After some thought, she decided Richie was the

situation. To her