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!"

puppy seemed to understand, wagging its tail and licking

"That tickles!" Isabel giggled.

reminded him of the time Leslie had discovered the puppy when they were kids. There were so many similarities between Isabel and

was certain they would

Richie's treatment, Isabel brought Yolkie back

heck! Why did you bring a dog back? Take it away!" Samuel exclaimed, standing firmly at the doorway

Do you dislike dogs?"

You'd better return it before he sees it!" Samuel

hate dogs?" Isabel

the sight of Isabel's radiant face, but it shifted quickly when his eyes fell on Yolkie in her arms. Ignoring Samuel, Isabel walked

like tiny black beads," Isabel said as she gently moved Yolkie's front paws. Xander frowned and

Was he truly so

earnestly. "Even if it's just a dog, I can't

Isabel widened her eyes, fluttering her long lashes

coquettish side of her was something Xander rarely

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

she only acted cute around Reggie, with a sweet tone and endearing expressions,

the one on the receiving end, and there was no

keep the dog if

had been hoping to

Xander! You're so kind!" she

Samuel's shocked voice

house? There should be a limit to how much you can spoil her!" Startled by Samuel's outburst, Isabel turned toward Xander. "Are you truly allergic to

Xander's earlier reaction when she approached him with Yolkie came back to her. His behavior had already answered her question. "Then

Even if Xander wanted to

to her? At first, she hadn't felt guilty about it-they had a mutual understanding, each gaining something from their

every kind gesture he made,

makes you happy, it's fine," Xander replied, reaching out

your 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

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