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.

couldn't bring herself

later, they finally

out of the car, she took a

space of the car had felt suffocating, like she was a dish served on a platter, waiting for Xander to feast

as this thought crossed her mind, she noticed several people glancing in her direction, their eyes

Girl?

caught Isabel off guard. She was in her twenties, after

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

to a teenager?

approached, holding a cotton candy. He looked shy, his cheeks tinged pink. "Hi," he said, extending the cotton candy toward her. "This is for you." Isabel blinked, stunned. It was

he had every reason

had a clean, sunny appearance, exuding a fresh and approachable charm.

voice suddenly spoke from

eat food from

out of his skin. When he turned to see who it was,

murmurs from the crowd began to

compete with male celebrities. No wonder the girl's so pretty-she

back her laughter, letting out a snort. Without even looking up, she could already imagine how hilariously grim

candy, cautiously glanced at Xander

I don't have any ill intentions toward your daughter. I just want to be

Xander's expression darkened

as if he was seconds away from snapping. He reached out, pulling the giggling Isabel into his arms and holding her tightly. "She's my wife," Xander declared

stunned

Are they married? No way! The age gap

be

look older than 18!

none of our business. You don't want to get in trouble. Just focus on keeping your kids safe so they don't

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