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."

they’ve been missing." she added, thinking of

809. His penetrating eyes and sharp features, complemented by his perfectly tailored

end up a lifelong bachelor, and I’d never see my great-grandchildren." The moment he was on the mend, he was eager to

daughter’s still missing, maybe settle for their

which sounded like

at his words, puffing up like an offended cat. "What kind of grandson tries to muzzle a sick old man? Always too busy to spend

Only his grandfather

engagement," he declared

my word!" Logan turned his head away dramatically, showing David his back-a clear signal he was upset