Chapter 173 Pretty Cold

Nostalgia is often described as a bittersweet longing for the past, a yearning for moments of happiness in a former place, time, or situation. But it can also be a form of denial—an escape from the pain of the present. As Christina returned to the city where she had spent much of her life, she found herself torn between these two definitions. Should she feel nostalgic for a past that held so much turmoil? Especially when her present life seemed so much brighter? Despite the struggle, she couldn't completely ignore the connection she felt to this place. This city had witnessed the highs and lows of Christina's life, her laughter, tears, struggles with mental health, depression, and loneliness. But what this city had never seen was her contentment, because the former Christina Richardson was never truly satisfied with her life. It was early morning when Christina and Dylan arrived in Xia Capital. As their car wound through the familiar streets, Christina rolled down the window, eager to