Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 7-2

Audrey clung to Vivian’s arm affectionately. "I missed you too much to stay away. I brought everyone gifts!"

She distributed her carefully chosen presents. "This Grace skincare set is for you, Mom-this brand is incredibly popular abroad. And Dad, special coffee beans I personally selected for you."

She even brought gifts for the servants. Just then, Danielle entered the living room as Audrey was distributing presents to the staff.

"Danielle, come here!" Vivian beckoned. "Audrey, this is Danielle, our birth daughter. We’ve missed so much of her life, but we’ll make it up to her. We’ve discussed it-you’ll both be our daughters, with Danielle as your elder sister. Take care of each other."

"Mom, Dad, I’m so grateful you’re letting me stay after finding your real daughter, Audrey responded with seemingly heartfelt sincerity. But beneath her warm expression lurked murderous thoughts.

biological child, driving her to work harder for their affection. Yet they’d never stopped searching for their real daughter. Her brothers were even more distant. She couldn’t let Danielle’s return destroy years of careful

perfect life as an elite heiress, with powerful brothers and social status. Most

was engaged

silently vowed he would be hers alone. After all, Danielle had disappeared once before-it could happen

smile masked her calculations as she played the

our daughters,

beamed at

Danielle with practiced

I’m so happy

a gift-no one mentioned your arrival. I’ll make