Chapter 236

Priscilla shot Xander a teasing grin. "Seriously? For someone who's always been smooth with women, you're acting like a nervous teenager right now. What happened to that whole 'I'm done with love, locking up my heart' speech from two seconds ago?" Xander ran a hand through his hair, clearly anxious. "Come on, Aunt Priscilla, just tell me already! Don't leave me hanging like this." Maybe Samantha had a valid reason for seeing Joseph. There had to be something more to it. He wasn't about to lose her over a misunderstanding. Priscilla shook her head, amused by his impatience. She bent down and called Poppy over with a quick motion. The dog, eager for some attention, jumped into her arms. As she stroked Poppy's fur, smoothing out the mess Xander had made, Priscilla finally sighed, "She told me to tell you to meet her at Jewel International at 8:00 pm. She said she could explain everything." Xander's eyes lit up with a spark of hope. "And you should've seen her," Priscilla added with