Chapter 226

With that thought in mind, Samantha's anxious heart finally began to relax. Xander's weight was almost entirely on her, and gradually, she felt her strength waning. Fortunately, Xander lived on the first floor. Samantha gritted her teeth, summoning her last ounce of energy, and managed to drag Xander to his doorstep. Holding Xander's arm with one hand, she fumbled in her handbag for a while before finally retrieving the key. Perhaps due to exhaustion, Samantha was breathing heavily as she leaned against the wall. In the dark, she inserted the key into the lock, and with a click, the door opened. Relieved, Samantha quickly helped Xander inside. The door had opened just in time. If she had had to wait any longer, she would have been completely spent. Once inside, Samantha instinctively touched the wall next to the door. Instantly, the entire house was bathed in light. Supporting Xander, she gently laid him on the couch. A smile of relief crossed her face. It seemed every house h