Rebirth: Mommy's Revenge Chapter 314: Complicated Feelings

William stared longingly at Christina's retreating figure until she completely disappeared from his sight, yet he still didn't look away.

When Christina returned to her apartment, she was greeted by a clean and tidy living room. Her exhaustion melted away instantly, and she collapsed onto the couch, wishing she could sink into it and never wake up.

Because waking up meant facing countless problems waiting for her to solve.

And countless thoughts needing to be sorted out.

Just thinking about it made Christina's mind a tangled mess.

After lounging on the couch for a while, Christina finally got up, went upstairs for a quick wash, and returned to her bedroom while drying her damp hair.

As she approached the window, she noticed a car parked next to her apartment and the faint glow of a red cigarette tip in the darkness. She froze.

Why hadn't William left yet?

Was he smoking?

The night was too dark, and the streetlights were under repair, leaving the ground pitch black. She couldn't see where William was.

But through the red glow, Christina could accurately discern that William was leaning against the car, smoking.

Staring at the blurry scene below, Christina couldn't help but be stunned.

William never smoked, at least not in her memory.

Yet tonight, he was smoking at her doorstep and hadn't left.

Christina's heart ached, as if something was blocking her chest, making it hard to breathe.

Seemingly sensing her gaze, William looked up through the darkness and saw Christina.

He hurriedly extinguished the cigarette and sighed softly.

He knew he was disturbing Christina.

Without further thought, William quickly got into his car.

From her window, Christina watched as William drove away.

Her phone buzzed with a message.

"Sorry, Christina. I didn't mean to disturb you. I just wanted to see you. Since I'm bothering you, I'll leave now. Goodnight."

It was just a short message, but it stirred many emotions within Christina.

These mixed feelings kept her awake half the night.

The next morning, Christina woke up with dark circles under her eyes.

But she had no time to worry about herself. She immediately thought of calling Elara.

Just as she was about to dial, Christina hesitated and decided against it.

Harper was undergoing treatment.

A call might disrupt Elara's plans.

After much deliberation, Christina decided to wait a few days before asking about Harper's condition.

She forced herself not to dwell on it, quickly tidied up, and headed to her studio.

The studio was now thriving, with orders flooding their inbox.

Most of their clients were industry bigwigs, and large companies offered substantial amounts to collaborate with Christina.

The studio was incredibly busy, leaving Christina with no time or energy for anything else.

Five days passed in a blur of work.

Christina resisted the urge to contact Elara, hoping Harper was getting the best possible treatment.

She wondered how Harper was doing.

Since Elara hadn't reached out, the treatment must be going well.

As she pondered, Christina continued organizing files.

She was considering a new collaboration when Elara's call came through.

Seeing her friend's name, Christina answered immediately.

Elara's voice was neutral, making it hard to tell if she was happy or sad.

"Hey, Christina. Harper's treatment is done. Do you and William want to come over tonight?"

"Sure, we'll be there soon."

Christina agreed without hesitation, quickly packing up.

The new collaboration was forgotten.

"Elara, how is Harper doing?"

Christina asked, her heart racing.

Elara sighed, making Christina's heart leap.

But then Elara chuckled.

"Harper's treatment went well. I was just teasing you."

Christina breathed a sigh of relief, scolding, "You scared me! You know how worried I was!"

"Sorry, I was just joking."

Elara's tone turned serious.

"Harper's memory issues are under control, but she's still a child and can't manage her thoughts well."

"You'll need to monitor her closely. I'll explain more when you and William arrive."

Christina nodded, feeling conflicted.

"Okay, we'll talk when we get there."

Leaving the studio, Christina reluctantly called William about picking up Harper.

William was thrilled to hear Harper's condition had improved and agreed immediately.

"Christina, wait for me at the studio. I'll be there soon."

Ten minutes later.

William arrived at the studio, and Christina got into the car, staring out the window silently.

Neither spoke.

William hadn't seen Christina in five or six days since their last meeting.

She looked thinner, and his heart ached. But seeing her tense expression, he swallowed his concern.

The car grew quieter.

William gripped the steering wheel, trying not to disturb Christina.

But he couldn't help himself.

"Christina, you've been working too hard. You need to rest."

"If you get sick, Harper will be worried."

Christina remained silent, staring out the window, her mind racing.

She didn't have the energy to argue or chat.

All she cared about was seeing Harper.

Everything else, including William, took a backseat.

The car sped forward, reaching Elara's villa in about half an hour.

Elara was waiting at the door. As soon as the car stopped, Christina hurried out.