Chapter 365

"I may have watched you grow up, but we're still a man and a woman, so these kinds of close gestures shouldn't happen anymore," Xander said before immediately stepping back a few paces and standing beside Samantha. He gave an awkward smile and pointed to Penelope as he introduced her to Samantha. "This is Penelope, Noel's biological sister, and someone I've seen grow up." To prevent any misunderstandings, Xander deliberately emphasized the latter part of his words. Samantha nodded, indicating that she understood, and then began sizing up the young woman in front of her. Just as Xander had said, Penelope was indeed young. She was barely in her early 20s, with baby fat still visible on her face. Being so young, she exuded an air of youthful energy and vibrance. Her hair was dyed pink and styled into two pigtails, with one yellow and one purple star-shaped clip adorning her head. She was dressed in a youthful and somewhat childish fashion, typical of a student. Her face was chubby,