After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen novel Chapter 163

Chapter 163 Xander’s Threats 

Chapter 163 Xander’s Threats 

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Kander kept his gaze locked on Isabel as she leaned over, her rosy lips just slightly parted, her delicate teeth carefully biting off the thread. Her cheeks flushed, and her eyes sparkled with a soft shimmer, reflecting the shyness and innocence of spring. 

This captivating sight stirred something primal within him, his gaze darkening as he looked at her with the hunger of someone eyeing the most irresistible delicacy. 

Just a bit more, and Xander felt he might lose control, allowing the untamed urge within him to take over, ready to claim the tempting prize before him. 

He swallowed hard. His Adam’s apple bobbed and his lips parted slightly as he fought to keep his 

composure. 

On Isabel’s side, her heart was racing. 

Even though it was just a simple act of biting the thread, being this close to him, leaning over his pants no less, sent her thoughts spinning back to that rainy night and memories she did not need to relive. 

Her pulse quickened, and her face felt like it was on fire. 

“All done” She quickly handed the pants back to Xander, feeling like she was passing off something scalding 

TII head upstairs now. Just call me when the food’s ready.” 

After finishing her words, Isabel suddenly stood up but felt a tightness in her chest, forcing her to dry heave. 

“Ugh” She clutched her chest, her face a bit pale, beads of sweat gathering on her smooth forehead. 

Seeing her like this, Xander did not even bother with his pants, immediately reaching out to steady her, wrapping his arms around her slender frame. 

“What’s wrong? Is it your stomach acting up again?” he asked, his concern clear. 

After patting her chest for a moment, Isabel checked her pulse. 

Xander kept his lips pressed tightly together, his expression tense as he waited for her to say something. 

The room went completely silent, so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Even Samuel, who was peeking through the door, barely dared to breathe, aware of how much importance everyone placed on Isabel. 

After a few seconds, Isabel lowered her hand from her wrist, giving Xander, who was anxiously watching, a reassuring look “My stomach has always been sensitive. It’s not something that’s going to improve in a couple of days. 

“Is it serious? Xander’s brow furrowed deeply. 

“There’s an old saying, stomach pain isn’t a disease, but it can feel life–threatening when it flares up. It’ll pass soon; it’s probably just from the sudden cold weather,” she said, stepping back from his embrace. 

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Xander’s eyes then moved from Isabel’s stomach to the oranges on the table. “You’re done with these–on more oranges from now on. I’ll have Diana stop preparing them” 

“No way! Oranges have nothing to do with it.” She reached out, grabbed an orange, and quickly medi into her pocket. 

Xander held out his hand. “Hand it over.” 

Isabel looked at him wide–eyed, covering her pocket with a playful look, “Jout one. It’s not a big deal 

Xander kept his hand extended, and Isabel quickly turned her head toward the door. “O book who’s here!” 

She tried to use this as a distraction to slip away upstairs, but Xander was not fooled at all 

With one long stride, he covered twice the distance she could, his height giving him an oogpile advantage. 

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In the end, not only did Isabel fail to escape, but she found herself firmly encircled in his embrace, with no chance of slipping away. 

From his vantage point on the second floor, Samuel watched the whole scene unfold and could not help but silently cringe. 

Just a moment ago, it had been all serious with Isabel taking her pulse, and now the atmosphere had completely shifted. 

He berated himself–if he had just stayed in his room instead of peeking, he would not be stuck witness this display. 

“Just let me have this one!” Isabel clutched the orange in her pocket stubbornly, unwilling to hand it over 

It was sweet and juicy, and she really could not resist. 

Xander raised an eyebrow, his gaze intense. “Fine, you eat that, and I’ll eat you” 

His eyes locked on her, carrying a look that made Isabel feel like she was utterly exposed, trapped by bas gaze alone. 

“Here!” she quickly shoved the orange into his hand and dashed upstairs, hoping to escape. 

Xander watched her go, chuckling as he smoothed a hand over his brow 

A few minutes later, with the orange in hand, he arrived outside her room 

Knock! Knock! Knock!. 

Isabel had just come out of the bathroom when she heard a knock on the door. 

“What’s up?” Isabel opened the door and saw Xander extending his hand toward her, holding a golden orange in his palm. 

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“You told me not to eat it, didn’t you?” Isabel tilted her head. 

“It’s warmed up, you can have it,” Xander said, handing her the orange. 

The orange was warm in her hand, and she looked down to see steam rising from it. 

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At that moment, a strange sensation touched her heart as if the warmth of the orange had a comforting power that reached deep into her soul. 

“Thank you” Her voice was slightly heavy. 

In fact, it really was. 

Isabel looked at the orange in her hand, feeling it was no longer just an ordinary orange but a token of Xander’s warmth. 

Why was he being so kind to her? 

And if he was so kind, how could she ever bring herself to leave in the future… 

That night, Isabel could not sleep, her thoughts tangled, leaving her confused and restless.