Chapter 283

Yvonne had warned Joseph to treat Samantha well, but he hadn't listened. Now that she was with someone else, his distraction served no purpose. Out of respect for the fact that Joseph was her brother, Yvonne held back from scolding him openly. Instead, she contained her frustration and tried to match Joseph's increasingly unfocused steps. On the other side of the room, Samantha, who hadn't danced a waltz in years, was a bit rusty. At the beginning, she accidentally stepped on Xander's feet several times. Embarrassed, she lowered her head to avoid meeting his eyes. Xander noticed her embarrassment. He chuckled softly and encouraged her, "Don't worry, take it slow." However, his kind words only made Samantha feel guiltier. Holding his hand awkwardly, her steps grew more frantic, and before she knew it, she stepped on his foot again. Just as she was about to apologize again, Xander gently placed a finger over his lips, signaling her to stay quiet. Then he took her delicate hand firml