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!"

wagging its tail and

"That tickles!" Isabel giggled.

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

was certain

finishing Richie's treatment, Isabel brought Yolkie back to the

back? Take it

dislike dogs?" she

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

dogs?"

Xander stepped out 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 arms. Ignoring

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

blinked at him, puzzled. Was he truly

she said earnestly. "Even if

disagree, Isabel widened her eyes,

coquettish side of her

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, none of which were ever

the receiving end, and there was no way he could

can keep the dog if

had been hoping to

so kind!" she said,

then, Samuel's shocked voice

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

with Yolkie came back to her. His behavior had already answered her question. "Then why did you still let me keep it?" she

her mind. Even if Xander wanted to indulge her,

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

kind gesture he

happy, it's fine," Xander

reaction, 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 puppy was already comfortable with

night, Isabel messaged Richie to explain the situation. To her relief, he agreed