After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen
Secret Wedding 23

Chapter 23 Don't Even Think About Coming Back to Me

Jessica's anger flared as she stared at Reggie with intense disdain.

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Raised in a humble rural family, she had used her attractiveness to her advantage upon meeting Reggie at university.

Captivated by his wealthy background and good looks, she orchestrated multiple serendipitous encounters, learning his hobbies and preferences to position herself as his ideal partner. This manipulation led to their relationship. A few years back, Reggie risked his life by running into a fire to save Isabel, which left him with extensive burns on his face. Overnight, he went from being the school's heartthrob to someone disfigured.

If it had not been for his position as the Zimmerman heir and his mild-mannered nature, Jessica would have moved on from him long ago..

As Isabel entered, she quickly sized up the situation.

"There's no need to force a choice. Do you think Reggie doesn't see through you? When he was admired, you were sweet and docile. Now, faced with his adversity, you turn critical and scornful. Do you actually care for him?" Before Jessica could respond, Isabel cut her off.

"Don't claim love; your interest lies solely in his position as the Zimmerman heir. You're nothing but shallow."

Jessica, exposed and embarrassed, retorted defensively

"Stop accusing me falsely! I'm not like that!"

"Is that so? Well, let me be clear-my brother isn't going back to the family, and he's no longer the Zimmerman heir. If you still want to stay with him, you'll have to get used to a tougher life. You won't be able to just buy anything whenever you feel like it.

"And when you marry my brother and become part of the family, you'll need to contribute financially as well. Of course, if you choose not to work outside, my brother will take responsibility for providing for you, but that doesn't mean you can just sit around all day. You'll still need to take care of basic household chores like cooking and laundry."

Isabel watched as Jessica's face twisted with shock and indignation, her emotions clearly etched across her features.

"Reggie," Isabel said as she turned to look at Reggie.

Being his sister, she knew this was a decision she could not make for him.

Reggie had been with Jessica for years, and while she might have only been drawn to his outward qualities, Reggie was someone who took everything seriously, especially matters of the heart.

When he chose to be with Jessica back then, it was not just a fling; he was genuinely considering marriage.

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Chapter 23 Don't Even Think About Coming Back to Me

Ultimately, it was still up to Reggie.

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After a brief internal struggle, Reggie finally looked up at Jessica, his expression firm. "If you're so eager to break up, then let's end it." Jessica's eyes widened in disbelief. She never imagined that Reggie would be the one to suggest breaking

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She had always thought of herself as the beautiful one, and he, with his disfigured face, should have been grateful that she had not left him yet."

In her mind, he should have been begging her not to go.

"Reggie, are you seriously ending things with me?" Jessica asked, feeling a wave of frustration she could not quite explain.

Reggie exhaled deeply, meeting her gaze. Instead of directly answering, he posed a question of his own. "I'm not going back to the Zimmermans. Like Isabel said, I want to start over from scratch. Can you stick with me through that?" Start over from scratch? Was he joking? With her looks, why should she suffer through hardships with him?

"Fine, let's end it then!"

Jessica snapped, pulling off the ring Reggie had given her and tossing it at him before storming out. However, just as she reached the door, she hesitated, turning back to glare at Reggie with gritted teeth.

"Reggie, if you ever regret this decision, don't even think about coming back to me, no matter how much you beg!"

Jessica spat out her words with a finality that left no roof for doubt.

Isabel watched her with a frosty gaze. "I'll return the same message to you: "The wheel of fortune turns, and the tables will too. Don't underestimate someone just because they're down. When my brother rises again, he won't take you back even if you crawl back to him." Jessica scoffed, "I'll be waiting! Waiting for your brother to make something of himself, though I doubt I'll live to see it, even in another lifetime!"

With a mocking laugh, Jessica stormed out, slamming the door so hard it echoed through the hall. Isabel rolled her eyes and muttered, "So loud in a hospital-no respect for the patients trying to rest."

Reggie, his resolve solidifying, turned to Isabel. "Isabel, I promise I won't let you down. Once I'm back on my feet, I'll start fresh and make sure we have a good life."

Isabel smiled, handing him an orange from the fruit basket.

"I believe in you, Reggie."

Reggie had always been deeply involved in running the family business, proving his capabilities beyond doubt.

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Chapter 23 Don't Even Think About Coming Back to Me

"So, Reggie, what's your next step?"

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"I'm thinking we should set up our own business first, but the issue is capital ..." Reggie's brow creased, knowing he had only 50 thousand dollars available. "Don't worry about the funds," Isabel interjected.

"What?"

From her bag, Isabel produced a sleek black card and handed it to Reggie.

"Relax, it's all legitimate. This card was given to me by my mentor."

Reggie paused, baffled for a moment.

After a short silence, he asked, "Is this card legitimate?"

"My mentor is the renowned Miracle Healer; she wouldn't give me something fake," Isabel reassured with a smile.

Reggie had been somewhat skeptical of Isabel's claims about her mentor. Now, seeing the black card solidified his belief in her story.

"But isn't this your mentor's card? Isn't it improper for us to use it?"

Isabel explained, "She instructed me to use it as needed. Not using it would actually be disrespectful. Plus, if it really bothers you, we can always repay her once the business is up and running." Convinced by Isabel's logic, Reggie slowly came around to the idea.

The reality was, that starting anew without any capital would be exceedingly tough. While he could bear the hardship, he did not want Isabel to endure the same

He aspired to be a strong support for her.

"You make a good point," Reggie conceded, taking the card with a firm grip, filled with newfound determination.

"Let's check your progress," Isabel said, gently beginning to unwrap the bandages from Reggie's face.

As each layer peeled away, Isabel's expression brightened with satisfaction. Handing over a mirror to Reggie, she encouraged, "Have a look for yourself."

Anxiously, Reggie inhaled deeply. Isabel had promised him noticeable improvement within a week. Now, as that week concluded, he was about to see for himself whether his appearance had truly healed.

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