Chapter 249

Xander turned his head and asked in confusion. Samantha's reactions always caught him off guard, especially when she accepted his help or kindness. He couldn't understand why she always seemed so uneasy and uncomfortable in those moments as if she didn't deserve to be treated that way. Upon hearing this, she shook her head. "No, I don't. Why... are you asking this all of a sudden?" He cut to the chase. "Because it seems like you always deliberately put distance between us at times like this. You're treating me like a stranger with distant politeness." This wasn't how someone should act toward a suitor or a friend. She behaved quite normally when she was with Mina. Samantha sighed lightly and explained, "It's not intentional. Don't overthink. I just haven't had a man act like this toward me before, and I'm unsure how to react." Over the years, she had only interacted with Joseph, who wasn't interested in her and therefore never treated her this way. Xander's expression grew seriou