Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 25

After dinner, Danielle felt completely stuffed. David had kept piling food onto her plate, and somehow, she’d kept eating.

Woody approached her, holding a folder with Tara’s medical records. "Miss Darling, here are Tara’s records," he said respectfully.

"Woody, you can just call me Danielle," she replied with a small smile.

"Of course, Miss Darling," Woody said, bowing slightly.

Danielle felt a bit awkward but let it go. She opened the file and reviewed the records carefully. After a few moments, she looked up and said calmly, "Logan, Tara’s condition isn’t as dire as it seems. I can perform the surgery."

Logan’s eyes widened in disbelief. For months, countless doctors had told him there was little hope, and he’d been preparing for the worst. "Danielle, are you sure? Do you really think she can recover?"

but reassuring. "Yes. I can handle

her back right away," David said

can go to her. It’ll be less

a small smile as he looked at her. "Alright. Then I’ll go

It was Emery. She

the other end, Emery’s voice was calm but urgent. "Danielle, someone just placed an order on the Black Web. They’re offering ten million dollars for your

hint of amusement flickering in her expression. "Only ten million dollars, huh? I thought I’d be worth

softly. "Well, here’s the kicker. You know this person. Want

"Who?" Danielle asked, intrigued.

sister, Audrey," Emery said,

surprised. She’d only been back for a few days, and Audrey had