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.

condition had taken a turn for the worse. They told the

which was a bright and spacious room. It had been fitted with two beds instead of one, and the two elders were lying in their respective beds. The nurses on standby saw them as they arrived in the room and greeted them respectfully

up. Do you remember Danielle, your granddaughter? You both adored her. She’s back now. You really should see her. She’s gorgeous, and she’s everything a parent could

She didn’t feel any ounce

had strongly opposed, and they

your grandparents. Come say hi to them," Vivian said

closer to the beds and

it’s me, Danielle. I’m back, and I’ve come to see you. I’ll make sure the