After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

After the Secret Wedding: Rise of My Queen Chapter 281 Isabel, I Can't Live Without You

Isabel was exhausted, her eyes closed as she tried to rest. When she heard the question come from Xander, her eyes snapped open and fell in shock.

At that moment, she didn't dare to struggle or try to move Xander's hand away from her stomach. She was afraid that any movement, no matter how small, would give her away, revealing something was wrong.

After a long silence, Isabel decided to remain still, pretending to be asleep, hoping he would think she hadn't heard anything.

"Isabel?" Xander whispered in her ear.

She stayed calm, her breathing slow and steady, trying to keep her heart from betraying her.noveldrama

Has she fallen asleep?

Xander gently pulled her closer, wrapping her in his arms and kissing the top of her head several times with affection.

"Isabel, I can't live without you for the rest of my life," he murmured.

His voice, low and filled with emotion, was like a vow-a promise to never leave her as if no force on earth could tear them apart. Isabel felt a wave of emotion rise within her.

The more he told her these things, the more panicked she became.

As her mind raced with a million thoughts, she suddenly felt his hand on her chest.

The sensation of his palm there made Isabel want to scream in frustration.

All that earlier tenderness? Gone.

This b*stard was taking advantage of her while she was pretending to be asleep!

She remembered the mornings when she would wake up to find the collar of her shirt wide open, a mystery she could never explain. Now, the truth was clear.

"Seems like it's gotten bigger than before," Xander mumbled to himself.

Isabel's forehead twitched with irritation, but she had to keep up the act of pretending to sleep.

Five minutes later, she was ready to lash out.

Why hadn't he removed his hand?

The next morning, Isabel woke up to find Xander still holding her in the same position, his arms wrapped around her as if nothing had changed. Thankfully, he finally let go. If he hadn't, she knew she wouldn't have been able to control her temper.

When Xander stepped out of the tent, Max gave him a thumbs-up.

"Man, you're amazing!" Max said, glancing at the tent behind him.

"She... cough, cough... She's okay, right?" Max asked, his voice unsure.

Xander squinted at him. "You don't need to worry about my wife."

At that moment, Xander's eyes narrowed dangerously.

The night before, he and Isabel had been pretending, but Max and Yvette? That was the real deal.

It struck him that he had known Isabel long before Max even met Yvette.

Yet, Isabel had only slept with him twice, both times under special circumstances.

Meanwhile, Max spent every day holding Yvette close, doing whatever he wanted, no matter the time of day.

And now, Yvette was pregnant with three of his children.

Max saw Xander's expression turn gloomier He couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. Goosebumps prickled his skin.

He clicked his tongue quietly in admiration. Xander was impressive. After an entire night, he still seemed unsatisfied.

Max was his good buddy, and he decided he couldn't lose to Xander.

He had made up his mind that when

they got back, he'd get some top-notch supplements. Even though he was still young, he knew he couldn't take his health for granted.

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Later, Yvette entered Isabel's tent, glancing at Isabel's stomach.

"Are you okay?"

The moment Yvette spoke, Isabel felt her forehead twitch in irritation.

"My situation is different than yours," Isabel replied.

Yvette gave her a strange look and asked, "What? You mean you're

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Isabel was speechless. She just stared at her.

"I mean, last night, Xander and I were just putting on an act, trying to get under Rachel's skin."

"Oh, I see. You scared me for a second. I thought you were just out for fun and didn't care about the babies!"