Chapter 242

Christina suddenly felt a pang of pain in her heart. Was Stephen afraid that Liliana would bully her? Did he think she was weak? How could he be so biased towards Liliana?

Stephen noticed Christina’s saddened expression and immediately softened his own. “I’m afraid Liliana might tease you, and she can be quite fierce when she talks. I didn’t mean it that way,” he explained, even though it wasn’t his original thought. He just didn’t want to hurt Christina further after seeing her upset.

Christina, though she appeared fragile on the outside, had a resilient heart. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to live independently so successfully.

However, Liliana was different. She looked strong on the surface, but deep down, she was hiding her vulnerability. She didn’t want anyone to see it, but Stephen could still understand her.

Christina, upon hearing Stephen’s explanation, put on a sweet smile and adjusted Stephen’s clothes. “Go early, come back early,” she said