Chapter 41: Take a Breather

As Christina continued to curse under her breath, venting her frustration over being so easily startled, Jason observed her with a mixture of amusement and concern. Her reaction was intense, and it was clear she was genuinely shaken by the situation. Meanwhile, Jason grabbed a water bottle from the car, trying to calm himself down after the unexpected jolt. Yet, he quickly remembered the source of his "little accident" and decided it was time to investigate further. He walked over to the front of the car, where his eyes landed on the damage caused by the collision. His brows furrowed slightly as he took in the scene. The damage was significant enough that he knew Wendy, the car’s owner, would be furious. The thought made Jason shake his head; he could already imagine Wendy's exasperated reaction. "Is that your car?" Jason’s question snapped Christina out of her panicked thoughts. She glanced at the damaged vehicle and felt an overwhelming urge to dig a hole and bury herself right the