After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen
Secret Wedding 9

Chapter 9 She Found Miracle Healer

"Why are you looking into this?"

"Don't you think she was acting strange just now?" Xander asked.

Samuel thought about Isabel's behavior earlier. Honestly, it was pretty creepy. Plus, the intense, scary vibe she gave off felt a lot like how Xander got when he was angry. But why would Isabel's odd behavior matter to Xander?

As Samuel was still wondering about this, Xander got a call back from his assistant.

"Did you find anything?"

That was quick.

"It's not about the Zimmermans. We've found the driver who hit Mr. Samuel a few years ago."

Xander's expression turned serious. "Get them here!"

"Got it."

Meanwhile, Isabel rushed into the hospital. She burst into the room and saw her brother, Reggie. lying in bed, looking pale and weak.

Colin had told her over the phone that her brother's ribs were broken, but seeing him now, it's obvious things were worse than she thought. "Isa, w-what are you doing here?" Reggie looks panicked and worried when he spots Isabel.

He didn't want Isabel to see him like this, afraid she'd worry and blame herself.

Isabel could read all these mixed emotions on Reggie's face.

Even in this state, he was still thinking about her.

Feeling overwhelmed, Isabel's eyes welled up with tears. She rushed to Reg's side and said, "Reg, I'm so sorry. It's my fault you're like this."

In her past life, she was an orphan and never knew the warmth of family. This time, it felt like fate was making up for it by giving her such an amazing brother.

"Isa, don't cry. I'm okay. I'll be fine after a few days of rest," Reggie said gently, talking to her like he would to a child, while softly patting her back.

The more he comforted her, the harder it was for Isabel to hold back her tears.

He said he was okay, but with broken ribs, it wasn't something that'd heal in just a few days. Even if she took care of him herself, it wouldn't be that quick to fully recover.

It usually took at least a hundred days for injuries like this to heal!

Isabel slowly looked up at Reggie, and when she saw the severe burns on his face, she immediately frowned.

Reggie's burns on his face were from when he saved her as a child. She was kidnapped and trapped in a fire, and Reggie rushed into the flames to rescue her, resulting in the scars he still has today.

More than a decade later, the burns on his face still look severe. Back then, Reggie was the school heartthrob from elementary through college, but it was because of her that he ended up with these haunting scars. She made up her mind. She was going to heal his face!

Determined, Isabel took Reggie's hand and checked his pulse.

"Isa, what are you doing?" Reggie looked at her, puzzled.

"Checking your pulse."

"Checking my pulse? When did you learn medicine?" Reggie stared at her in surprise.

"I learned it on my own and haven't told anyone," Isabel replied. She didn't think lying was necessary, but talking about being reincarnated would sound too unbelievable.

Some might even think she went crazy because of the stress from Kaleb.

But the truth was, she had fully become Isabel.

She wasn't just the Miracle Healer Isabel, but also Isabel of Zimmermans.

Isabel set Reggie's hand down and glanced at the exam report hanging by the bed. Two ribs were broken, and there were also several soft tissue injuries.

She could only imagine how many punches her brother must've taken and how much he'd gone through that day.

Her fingers tightened into a fist.

Kaleb, Eva, just wait! I'll make sure you pay for this!

After calming down for a bit, Isabel went back to Reggie's side, leaned in, and studied his face closely.

"Isa, don't look so closely. It's ugly, and it'll just scare you." Reggie turned his head away, lowering his eyes to hide the sadness.

"Reg, you're not ugly at all. You don't look scary. You're the best-looking guy there is."

Reggie's eyes flickered at her words, his chest rising and falling a bit unevenly.

Seeing his reaction, Isabel knew that even though he always said he didn't care about his looks, deep down, who wouldn't want to look good if they could? "Reg, I know how to fix your face."

"What did you say?" Reggie turned to her, totally surprised.

"I'm sorry I've kept so much from you. The truth is ... I know the Miracle Healer. She's actually my mentor."

As soon as Isabel said this, she saw the shock in Reggie's eyes.

Just as she was about to say more, an annoying voice suddenly interrupted them.

"Isabel, how do you even have the nerve to face your brother? If it weren't for you, would he be like this?" Colin stormed in from outside, shouting angrily at Isabel.

The moment Colin appeared, Reggie immediately shielded Isabel behind him.

"Dad, this isn't Isa's fault. Don't take it out on her."

"Not her fault? If it wasn't for her, would you be in this mess? And that's not even the worst of it. Because of her, the Johnsons are backing out of the deal we just signed! Do you have any idea how much time, money, and effort I've put into this project? If they pull out, do you know how much our family will lose?"

The more Colin thought about it, the angrier he got just looking at Isabel.

"Isabel, did you even listen to me on the phone? Go to the Johnson residence and apologize right now! If Kaleb doesn't forgive you, don't bother coming back!"

Isabel just stood there, blank-faced, as Colin kept yelling, feeling completely numb inside.

"Dad, you can't make Isa go, she-"

"Shut up!" Colin interrupted angrily, then turned back to Isabel. "What are you standing around for? Move!"

Colin reached out and grabbed Isabel roughly, showing no restraint. But as soon as his hand touched her clothes, she forcefully swatted it away.

Colin was pushed back several steps, his eyes wide with shock as he stared at Isabel.

Reggie had just gotten out of bed and was stunned into silence by what he saw.

"Y-you dare to fight back against me?" Colin glared at Isabel, furious.

Isabel actually resisted. In the past, no matter how badly her father treated her, she would just stand there like a statue.

"Otherwise? Just stand here and take it while you hit and yell at me? Yes, I'm your daughter, but I'm also an independent person. No one can force me to do something I don't want to!" Isabel's eyes were fierce, showing a mix of rebellion and stubbornness. "T-this is unbelievable!" Colin's face turned an angry shade of purple.

Just then, Amelia and her daughter, Lillian, walked in.

"Honey, the kids are just ignorant. Don't let them upset you and make your health worse," Amelia said, gently patting Colin on the back.

"Yeah, Isa, Dad's not well. Why are you making him so angry?" Lillian said, handing him a cup of hot water.

Colin looked at Amelia and Lillian. Even though they weren't related by blood, one was his supportive wife and the other was his pride and joy. To him, they were the closest people in his life.

Then he glanced at his own daughter, Isabel, who seemed like nothing but trouble.

"How did I end up with a daughter like you?" Colin fumed, pointing at Isabel. "If you were even a fraction as good as Lily, I'd be waking up happy in the middle of the night."

After Colin said that, Isabel noticed Lillian giving her a smug, taunting look.

Then she suddenly remembered something Lillian had once told her.

"So what if you're a rich young lady? I'm just going to step all over you. I can't stand you, so I'll take everything from you. Your dad will be mine, and so will your brother!"

Reggie stepped in front of Isabel, holding his chest. "Dad, you're only hurting Isabel with what you're saying. She's your biological daughter, after all."

"My biological daughter? Hmph! What does that matter? I'd rather Lily was my real daughter!" Colin said coldly, glaring at Reggie. "And you, still defending her after everything she's done to you? She doesn't deserve to be your sister. Lily is so much better. Do you know Lily went all out to find Miracle Healer to fix your face? After all her hard work, she finally succeeded!"

Isabel immediately turned to look at Lillian.

She found Miracle Healer?

Have I been found?