Chapter 43 Xander’s Heartache
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The moment Leo finished speaking, he felt the heavy firessure around him lift instantly. He glanced back at Xander and wondered if he was mistaken. Why did seem like the Boss was looking at him with kindness?
Kindness wasn’t a word one would normally use in this context, but in the current situation, it seemed like the only one that fit.
is it simply because I had referred Isabel as Mrs. Bennett?
After leaving the restaurant, Isabel opened the car door. “Reg, hop in. I’ll drive you back to the hospital
first.
Reggie frowned, casting a glance at Xander.
“Isa, is he really your boyfriend?”
Xander’s gaze immediately fell on Isabel upon hearing this. He was curious to see how she would respond. Would she admit the truth about their relationship and tell Reggie that they were actually married?
Just as Xander squinted his eyes and anticipated her reply, Isabel said, “We’re just friends. He’s helping me out by playing a part.”
Xander’s expression darkened instantly, his mood shifting like a cloud covering the sun. His face now carried an unsettling gloom.
“Just friends? Reggie asked, unconvinced.
“We’re definitely not what you think, Isabel said, technically not lying.
Reggie mistakenly believed they were in a romantic relationship, but in reality, they were legally m
“Good to know,” Reggie sighed in relief.
He had been worried that Isabel, in a fit of desperation after the wedding disaster, had grabbed just anyone
be her boyfriend.
But what worried him most was Xander’s good look–he was far too handsome, like one of those guys who worked in certain… shady professions.
“Get in the car, Isabel said.
“Alright.”
After dropping Reggie off at the hospital, Isabel returned to the car, only to find Xander’s face as dark as a storm cloud.
What happened? He had been behaving so well earlier. How did his mood change so quickly? Could it be because of what Colin said to him?
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Chapter 44 Did You Really Fall for Isabel?
