Chapter 195 Someone to Lean On

Christina walked into the apartment, a dreamy expression softening her features, her lips stretched into a wide grin. But the sight of Clara carefully tending to the plant that Darren had given her made Christina quickly try to mask her joy. "Don’t bother hiding it, sweetie. Love isn’t something you can easily conceal," Clara’s voice floated over, catching Christina off guard. She wondered how Clara knew, given that she wasn’t even looking her way. Christina cleared her throat, trying to bury her embarrassment as she responded, "Who said anything about love?" Clara, with a knowing smile, looked up from her task. "Little Chris, I might not be your mother, but I can still read your eyes. Especially the way you looked at that guy. You’re already in too deep. Not that I’m complaining." Christina found herself at a loss for words, unsure how to refute Clara’s observations. Silence seemed the best option. Clara took Christina’s hands, guiding her over to the couch. Once they were settled,