Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 22-3

Danielle and David paid Audrey no further attention. Once breakfast was over, they left for St. Katherine’s Hospital to visit Logan.

As the car rolled toward the hospital, Danielle seemed lost in thought. David’s deep, steady voice broke the silence. "I got you a little treat."

Danielle glanced over and saw him holding her favorite strawberry cupcake. She smiled faintly but said, "Thanks, but I’m not hungry right now."

"You can save it for later," David replied, his voice warm but firm.

Danielle nodded and turned to look out the window. The rest of the drive passed in comfortable silence, with David occasionally glancing at her.

When they arrived at the hospital, Nathan, David’s assistant, spoke up. "Mr. Charrington, we’re here. You two can head up first. I’ll bring the gifts."

nodded, preparing to

get out to fetch the gifts, Danielle interjected, "No need.

glanced at the small backpack slung over her shoulder, wondering what she

shouldn’t bring up the gifts we arranged?"

"No need." If Danielle said she’d got it covered,

they walked through the hospital, their striking appearances caught the attention of nearly everyone

the nurses’ station, the nurse on duty greeted David with a polite smile. "Good morning,

a

entered Logan’s room, his face lit up. He had waited all

here to see you," David

immediately shifted past David, focusing entirely on Danielle. His smile stretched from ear to ear as he took in her

thank you for saving my life," Logan