Chapter 733

Suddenly, Samantha's phone on the table started buzzing. She put down the cutlery and picked it up. Upon seeing it was a call from Xander, she pressed the speaker button without hesitation. "Hello? What's the matter?" she asked casually, trying her best to hide any trace of vulnerability. It was a time when families usually gathered together, so she didn't want Xander to feel like he had to take care of her and miss out on his own reunion. "Samantha, look out the window," he said, his voice carrying a hint of laughter. Samantha paused for a moment. Still, she did as he asked. She walked over to the window and lifted her head. "Are you there?" Xander asked. Samantha nodded and replied, "I'm here. So what is it?" Just then, fireworks burst across the sky. They lasted for 15 minutes before fading into the night. The deep blue above turned quiet again. Samantha thought it was over, but then she heard a sudden whoosh outside, and the fireworks flared up once more. This time, the f