After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 257 Do I Look That Old? "Thump-thump, thump-thump."

Isabel's heart raced uncontrollably.

It wasn't her fault. The way Xander was looking at her-so brazen, so unrestrained-it was like he wanted her to notice. And when she did catch him, he didn't even bother to look away. Instead, his gaze grew bolder, more intense. "Do I look strange dressed like this?"

The outfit wasn't even hers. Yvette had insisted on giving it to her, saying she'd bought it ages ago but never got the chance to wear it. With her pregnancy weight gain, it didn't fit anymore, so she passed it on to Isabel, claiming it would be a waste otherwise. Isabel had hesitated at first. This wasn't her usual style. But on a whim, she tried it on, and to her surprise, it uniquely suited her.

What she hadn't expected, though, was for Xander to stare at her non-stop once she put it on.

"You look adorable," Xander said sincerely, his eyes never leaving her.

"You like this kind of style?" Isabel asked, genuinely surprised.

"Not exactly."

"What does that mean?" Isabel was puzzled. Didn't his compliment mean he liked the cute style?

Xander raised his hand and gently picked up one of her pigtails. Without warning, he brought it to his lips and kissed it.

"You..." Isabel's eyes widened in shock. Couldn't we just talk like normal people? Why did you kiss my hair?

Her heart pounded even faster. Watching Xander kiss her hair felt more intimate and electrifying than if he had kissed her lips.

"I like everything about you," Xander said, finally answering her earlier question.

Whether it was Isabel in her mature style, her cute look now, or even her daring nightclub outfits, every version of her captivated him completely.

"Tell me, were you born just to be my kryptonite?" Xander leaned closer, his deep, magnetic voice whispering into her ear.

The low timbre sent shivers through Isabel, her earlobes flushing red almost instantly.

He was doing this on purpose.

Isabel couldn't bring herself

minutes later, they finally arrived at the amusement

car, she

she was a dish served on a platter, waiting for Xander to feast

thought crossed her mind, she noticed several people glancing in her direction, their eyes filled with admiration. "Wow, that girl is stunning! My goodness, she's nothing like my daughter,"

Girl?

term caught Isabel off guard. She

woman who had spoken, then at the girl beside her-the daughter in question. The girl looked like she hadn't even

a teenager? Was my

candy. He looked shy, his cheeks tinged pink. "Hi," he said,

had

boy had a clean, sunny appearance, exuding a fresh and approachable charm. He was tall, too—at least 5'10" or

deep, low voice suddenly spoke

doesn't eat food

When he turned to see who it was, Xander's menacing

crowd began

right? He's so good-looking! Honestly, he could compete with male celebrities. No wonder the girl's so pretty-she takes after her

Without even looking up, she could already imagine

cotton candy, cautiously glanced at Xander as though he were

bad guy! I don't have any ill intentions toward your daughter. I just want

Xander's expression darkened

out, pulling the giggling Isabel into his

stunned

they married? No way! The age gap between them has to be at least

be a second

it's a second marriage, that girl doesn't look older than

want to get in trouble. Just

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