Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 19-3

The head nurse gave Danielle a careful once-over. Danielle was beautiful, with fair and smooth skin, bright, almond-shaped eyes, and exuding grace and elegance. She seemed even more sophisticated than Audrey.

The head nurse wondered if one of the daughters was an illegitimate one and mentally pictured an epic internal family struggle over power and wealth.

"How are Alice and Caleb today?" Howard asked. He knew they were hanging in the balance, but he couldn’t help the hopeful tone in his voice.

"I’m afraid there’s been no improvement. At one point, they couldn’t even breathe independently. Their bodily functions have deteriorated even further since the last time you came," the head nurse reported.

hospital provided them with a daily report, and in the past two days, the doctor informed them that their condition had taken a turn for the worse. They told the Darlings to prepare themselves, but Vivian and Howard

a bright and spacious room. It had been fitted with two beds instead of one, and the

Dad, I don’t buy a word the doctors are saying. I know you two are gonna wake up. Do you remember Danielle, your granddaughter? You both adored her. She’s back now. You really should see her. She’s gorgeous,

feel any ounce of sadness. In fact, she felt

opposed, and they never treated her

your grandparents. Come say hi to

the beds

come to see you.