Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 24-3

gently, worried the emotional conversation might take a toll on Logan’s health.

Logan nodded, his smile returning. "Alright, Danielle, you must be hungry. Let’s eat."

David stepped closer and took Danielle’s hand. "Let me put it on for you," he said quietly, picking up the bracelet and sliding it onto her wrist.

As he leaned in, Danielle caught the faint scent of tobacco lingering on him. To her surprise, it wasn’t unpleasant. She wanted to protest, but the determination in David’s gaze and the hope shining in Logan’s eyes made her stay quiet.

her delicate features-her clear, starry eyes and the soft

voice dropped, husky with sincerity. "It’s

watched the scene unfold, his grin stretching from ear to ear. "Tara would be thrilled to see this," he said, his voice full of

thoughtfully. "Logan, do you have Tara’s medical records?" she asked

of hope. "Yes, of course. We’ll eat first,

spread awaited. The enormous table, big enough to seat dozens, was covered with luxurious dishes, each

barely ate, focusing instead on doting on Danielle. He kept piling her plate with food, even peeling