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."

David nodded,

about to get out to fetch the gifts, Danielle interjected, "No need. I already brought

looked at her in surprise. David glanced at the small backpack slung over her

up the gifts we arranged?" Nathan asked, still

shook his head. "No need." If Danielle said she’d got it covered, he would

through the hospital, their striking appearances caught the

the nurse on duty greeted David with a polite smile. "Good morning, Mr.

gave a curt

lit up. He had waited

here to see you," David said, his voice low and

David, focusing entirely on Danielle. His smile stretched from ear to

saving my