Chapter 371 Tugging on Xander's Ear

• And what does he mean, he could stay if I wanted? It's an important business meeting, not some silly game.
• Xander gently pulled Isabel into his arms, his expression soft but serious. His eyes, full of warmth, held a certain depth, as though they carried more than just the moment between them.
• "It was a last-minute change," he explained, his voice steady. "But if you want me to stay, I'll cancel everything to be with you."