Chapter 181 Sweet & Salty

Sometimes, we don't realize how much we miss someone until we hear their voice again. That familiar tone, the warmth in his words—it tugged at Christina's heartstrings, stirring something deep within her. The moment she heard his voice, her world seemed to shift. It felt like a dream, one she had been yearning for. She shot up from her seat, startling even Dylan, who had been purposely ignoring her presence until now. Christina had missed Darren's voice so much that she needed reassurance. Was this real? "Who did you say you are?" she asked, her voice tinged with a mix of disbelief and hope. "Did you forget your boyfriend?" Darren's pleased tone sent a wave of relief washing over her. That familiar voice brought her a sense of peace, but Christina, always one to mask her true emotions, responded with a bit of sass, "Which one?" Darren gasped in mock surprise. "Gosh, Christina! How many boyfriends do you have?" Christina played along, trying to keep her emotions in check. "Oh, I do