Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 18-1

Howard, Vivian, David, and the group of Darling brothers sat on the sofa in the living room. David took a sip of coffee and then spoke. "I’ve come today to see Miss Darling."

Howard and Vivian exchanged glances. They assumed he was referring to Audrey. Since Danielle had only returned recently, they didn’t think he’d have any sort of dealings with her.

Vivian asked hesitantly, "Do you mean you’re here to see Audrey? We saw the news about the two of you. Our families are indeed betrothed, but..."

Vivian didn’t get a chance to finish her sentence. "David, you’re here," Audrey said sweetly as she came into the living room and looked shyly at him.

daunted by David’s vibe, but he felt it was necessary to make things clear. "Mr. Charrington, are you

looked to David with

had misunderstood him. He stole a glance at Danielle, who was

the hospital entrance." His eyes remained cold and indifferent,

added, "The reports online are baseless. The person who first broke the fake news has been dealt with. As for who instigated that person, I’m sure Miss Darling knows

an eyebrow. Even

as she bit her lower lip in disbelief and humiliation. "David, I hadn’t planned to fall down. I didn’t expect that someone would photograph us at

head and said, "I’m sorry." Large drops of

his emotions. Howard and Vivian inevitably felt a heartache