Chapter 53: Like I Give A...

The most mystifying thing about strangers is that sometimes, they hold the power to change your life just as you hold the power to change theirs. A single smile can do wonders, whether you believe it or not. Somewhere out there, someone might need that single smile of yours to keep going on—perhaps it's the only sunshine on their rainy day. But in this vast world of strangers, there are always those familiar souls who become our friends, acquaintances, or even life partners. It's just a matter of when or how your heart recognizes those familiar souls. Every relationship starts with memories you shared with someone who was once a stranger. For Darren, Chris was that stranger who made his heart want to smile. Seeing her smile like that brought a strange comfort to his heart, especially when he heard that her name was also Chris. It explained why she felt so familiar to him from the very first meeting. Her presence already felt familiar, and now even her name resonated with something de