After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen novel Chapter 260

Chapter 260 Hey, Xander
Samuel smacked his lips and took two steps back, his gaze shifting to Isabel.

He was certain this was Isabel's doing.

What truly baffled him was that Xander had gone along with her antics and let himself end up looking like this.

In Samuel's memory, Xander had never been one for flashy or gaudy clothes.

He distinctly recalled a New Year's Day years ago when Ivana had bought matching red down jackets for him and Xander, insisting they wear them to add a festive touch to the celebration.

Xander had flat-out refused to wear his, no matter what.

He was only ten years old at the time, and he already couldn't stand colorful clothing.

Now, at 30, Xander was wearing an outfit so outrageous that even Samuel struggled to accept it.

And with this whole getup? Samuel could guarantee that if Ivana were here, she wouldn't recognize her son.

As this thought crossed his mind, a faint sense of sadness washed over Samuel.

If Isabel ultimately didn't fall for Xander and ended up leaving him, Samuel couldn't even begin to imagine the aftermath. The way Xander indulged Isabel's every whim, completely smitten—what would he become if it all fell apart?

Samuel also wondered what could be so wrong with Xander. After all this time, Isabel still hadn't fallen for him. Was she still hung up on Kaleb?

He immediately dismissed the thought.

Given the fallout between Isabel and Kaleb in recent days and Isabel's clear disdain for him, there was no way she was still carrying a torch for Kaleb.

Could it be that Isabel's heart is too scarred from past relationships? Maybe she's just afraid to start over.

Samuel convinced himself this was the most likely explanation. The next morning, he shared his theory with Xander.

Xander agreed it made sense. From then on, he doubled down on his warmth and care for Isabel, doing everything in his power to give her the best of himself.

Half a month later, Isabel went out alone, planning to pick up some nutritional supplements for pregnant women. She also intended to buy some dog food and other supplies for Yolkie.

With New Year's Day just around the corner, she felt guilty about constantly leaving Yolkie at Richard's place. She figured a thoughtful gift for the holiday would be the least she could do.

As she strolled through the shopping district, a sleek businesswear store caught her eye.

She remembered the last time she had bought Xander clothes. He hadn't worn them since that day.

She knew that style wasn't his thing—it didn't suit him at all.

Yet, despite that, Xander hadn't thrown the outfit away.

He hadn't said anything, and she hadn't asked.

But Isabel had a pretty good idea why he kept it. It was because she had bought it for him.

Today, she decided she'd pick out a few more pieces for him.

As soon as she stepped into the store, Isabel spotted two familiar faces—Eva and Cindy.

What were the odds? Of all the stores in Solaria, she just had to run into them.

"Isabel? What are you doing here? This isn't the kind of place for someone like you," Cindy sneered, her words dripping with contempt.