Chapter 331

"Joseph, didn't Mr. Lynch Senior ever teach you how to respect women? Why are you forcing Samantha to talk to you when she clearly doesn't want to?" Xander asked. Joseph suddenly smiled. "Xander, I spoke to her politely, but she refused. Without resorting to this kind of measure, I'd probably never even get to see her." He wouldn't be able to have a calm conversation with her. His words left Xander momentarily speechless. Joseph was right—that method was indeed the most effective. However, Samantha was a person with her own thoughts and feelings, not just a project to be managed. Joseph's approach might achieve his short-term goal, but it would also likely provoke strong resentment from Samantha, making it ultimately counterproductive. Joseph, aware that Samantha was listening, took a deep breath, trying to keep his tone steady. He spoke slowly, "Samantha, the doctor said Grandpa might not make it through the winter. When you have free time, could you visit him at the hospital?"