Chapter 601

Samantha explained, "Mr. Lynch Senior wants me to head over to the Lynch residence and spend New Year's Eve with them. Will told me that Mr. Lynch Senior doesn't have long and might not get past this winter. "However, I don't want to run into Joseph either. So, I'd like to ask for your opinion. Do you think I should meet them or not?" Samantha could not make the decision herself, so she wanted to hear what Xander thought about the entire situation. Xander looked at the pile of cigarette buds on the floor. He knew the balcony wasn't a good place for them to talk, so he gestured for Samantha to return to the living room with him. Once they were inside, they sat side by side on the couch. With the windows wide open, a chilly wind whistled into the room. Xander estimated that most of the smoke had dispersed, so he stood up and closed the windows. "Mr. Lynch Senior has always treated you well. Now that he's sick and has limited time, it's only right that you visit him. Meeting him no