Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 8-2

"Remember, Danielle," he said, his eyes intense and determined, "you’re my sister and the Darling princess. Whatever troubles you, come to me. I’ll handle them."

A rare smile touched her eyes. "Understood. I’ll go to my room."

Joseph watched Danielle leave before heading to the study with the results. He placed the report before his parents, though they shared his certainty-they’d never doubted she was their daughter. Still, having official confirmation made everything properly complete.

"Our thoughtful girl, Vivian sniffled. "Taking care of this herself... We’ll make up for everything she’s missed."

see what they’ve been missing." she added, thinking

eyes and sharp features, complemented by his perfectly tailored suit, cut an imposing figure at the bedside. Logan stirred

worry about your marriage? You’d end up a lifelong bachelor, and I’d never see my great-grandchildren." The moment he was on the mend, he was eager to marry off

the Darling heiress. Since their real daughter’s still missing, maybe settle for their adopted one?

grandfather’s relentless matchmaking, which sounded like a mantra in his ear. "Doctor’s orders-less talking, or your heart condition might flare

Always too busy

eyes, David replied. Only his grandfather could get away with such pestering- anyone else wouldn’t even get the chance to

engagement,"

childhood! How can you just break it off? You’re making me break my word!"