Chapter 91: I Came For You

Christy pressed one side of her face against the cold glass window while holding her phone to the other. The coolness from the glass provided a soothing sensation to her heated face, helping her stay awake. A long silence stretched from the other end of the call, making her pout as she finally questioned, "Why aren't you talking?" "Sweets, look out the window," she heard him say in a breathless voice. Christy frowned and turned to see Darren standing at the bus stop. He waved at her and asked, "Aren't you getting off?" "What are you doing here?" she asked absentmindedly. She wasn't sure why she needed to hear the answer, but both her mind and heart seemed to crave his response. "Obviously, I came to take you home," he replied, attempting a smile. Even in her half-drunken state, Christy could tell he looked sad. But for some reason, his presence made all her sadness vanish. As the bus started moving again, Christy jumped up and shouted, "Uncle, stop the bus. This is my stop." Apolog