Chapter 144: An Affair

Not everyone seeks a relationship filled with intense passion. Some people long for the simple, innocent parts of a relationship—the moments of holding hands, the gentle forehead kisses, and the ability to express just how much someone means to you. Christina was one of those people who cherished these small, endearing gestures. This was one of the reasons she loved spending time with Darren. He was always attentive to her, and she had come to realize how much she adored the way he would naturally kiss her forehead as a casual goodbye. "Nora," Christina suddenly called out, breaking the silence. Nora, her attention on the road, hummed in response. "Why are you so scared of serious relationships? Are you afraid of love or of people?" Nora glanced at Christina through her peripheral vision before answering, "Loving someone for a lifetime sounds wonderful, but..." She hesitated, her voice tinged with uncertainty, "It’s equally terrifying." "Terrifying? How so?" Christina asked, her cur