Chapter 114 A Date

As Darren's words sank into Christina's mind, the scene before her transformed. The park, which had been bathed in darkness moments ago, suddenly glowed with soft fairy lights. It wasn’t a lavish restaurant or any other extravagant location she might have imagined for their first date. No, this was a place far more familiar and dear to her heart. This was the park where they had met countless times, the place where she had first waved to him without hesitation and called him over, initiating what would become a special bond between them. Here, beneath the canopy of twinkling lights, Christina found herself awash in memories. It was at this very spot that Darren had teased her relentlessly, making her laugh and smile despite herself. It was also here where she had first considered him a friend, and where their connection had begun to deepen into something more. "We're having our first date at the park near our apartment complex?" Christina asked, her eyes reflecting the mix of emotion