Chapter 129 My Star in the Sky

In the days that followed, Christina couldn't pinpoint exactly when it had begun, but it soon became a regular occurrence for Darren to wait for her at the bus stop in the evening. Their brief walks home together gradually grew longer as their conversations deepened. On this particular evening, they were once again walking side by side when Darren asked, "So, you'd rather stay home than go out? Why is that?" Christina scratched her head, contemplating her answer. "Because every time I step outside, I end up spending 200 dollars. Then, I have to sit myself down for a self-review session, trying to justify why I wasted that money." Seeing Darren’s puzzled look, she grumbled, "I know I'm weird. You don’t have to be so obvious about it." Darren chuckled at her reply and said, "Not weird. Just a bit unique." His words managed to make her feel slightly better. "Anyway, what’s one thing you left behind this year?" "Hmm... Er..." Christina thought for a moment before responding, "Toxicity.