Not A Small-Town Girl
Chapter 78-2

cold.

She wondered, ’What does that mean? Is she going to keep doing this until I open my eyes?’ The thought of it made her blood boil.

"I trust Danielle’s skills," Howard said, his tone firm, his approval clear. They had all seen what she could do, especially after she helped Logan and Alice recover. They did not doubt her abilities.

Audrey’s grip on the bedsheet tightened, her nails digging into the fabric. She thought, ’How could they not see what is happening? Danielle is targeting me on purpose.

"The next few needles are going to hurt even more. But I’m sure she’ll be awake soon enough," Danielle said.

As though on cue, Audrey began to stir, just as Danielle was about to insert another needle.

"What... what’s happening to me?" Audrey whispered weakly, her voice barely audible. "Miss, are you alright?" Skylar rushed to Audrey’s side, her voice full of panic. "Miss Audrey Darling, are you okay?"

"I... I’m fine. I should thank Danielle for the acupuncture... She must have been so worried," Audrey said, her voice fragile as she sat up on the sofa. Her lips quivered as she forced a weak smile, her eyes red from unshed tears.

Danielle glanced at her, her expression dripping with disdain. She didn’t even try to hide her contempt as she looked at Audrey, almost like she was watching some tiresome play.

"You’re welcome. But next time, don’t faint so easily." Her tone made it clear she meant: [Don’t bother pretending to faint in front of me again.]

Audrey’s blood boiled. She knew exactly what Danielle was implying. She cursed her inwardly.

Howard and Vivian, who had remained silent up until now, finally spoke up, perhaps worried the tension between the two women would escalate. "Audrey, what exactly happened just now? Can you explain it to us?"

Audrey, hearing her parents’ concern, lowered her head, big tears rolling down her cheeks. She looked so pitiful that anyone would feel sympathy for her.

"Mom, Dad, it’s all my fault. I twisted my ankle, and then... I bumped into David. When Danielle came downstairs, she misunderstood, and... and David didn’t want her to think badly of him, so... he accidentally hurt me."

Danielle almost couldn’t hold back a scoff. Audrey’s ability to lie so smoothly was impressive.

"Danielle may not have been back for long, but she’s not one to hold grudges. Is this really what happened?" Vivian’s voice was firm, the hint of concern threading through her words.

Audrey’s gaze flicked to Skylar, her heart pounding.

"Mrs. Darling, Miss Audrey Darling is someone you’ve watched grow up. You know her better than anyone. I swear, everything she’s told you is the truth," Skylar replied, her voice full of conviction.