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!"

to understand, wagging its tail and

"That tickles!" Isabel giggled.

The sight of Isabel playing with Yolkie reminded him of the time Leslie had discovered the puppy when they were kids. There were so many similarities between Isabel

were still alive, Richie was certain they

finishing Richie's treatment, Isabel brought Yolkie back to

you bring a dog back? Take it away!" Samuel exclaimed, standing firmly at

you dislike dogs?" she

It's Xander. You'd better return it before

dogs?" Isabel asked,

of his study. His expression brightened at the sight of Isabel's radiant face, but it shifted quickly when his eyes fell on Yolkie in her

so cute! Look at this one. I named it Yolkie. Isn't it adorable? Its eyes even look like tiny black beads," Isabel said as she gently moved Yolkie's front paws. Xander frowned and instinctively stepped back, keeping

him, puzzled. Was he

Yolkie that I'd be its owner," she said earnestly. "Even

might disagree, Isabel widened her eyes, fluttering

her was

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

only acted cute around Reggie, with a sweet tone and endearing expressions, none of which were ever aimed at

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

can keep the dog if you want," he said at

been hoping to hear those

so kind!" she said,

then, Samuel's shocked voice broke the

You're allergic to dogs, and you're letting her keep one in the house? There should be a limit

her. His behavior had already answered her question. "Then why did you still let me keep it?" she muttered, her lips forming a slight pout and a trace of sadness appearing

echoed in her mind. Even if Xander wanted to indulge her, that was going

so good to her? At first, she hadn't felt

with every kind gesture he made,

long as it makes you happy, it's fine," Xander replied, reaching out to pat

mom will accuse me of trying to harm you. Fine, I'll let my friend take care of Yolkie for now." After some thought, she decided Richie was the best choice. Since they'd found Yolkie together, the puppy was

to explain the situation. To her relief, he agreed right