Not A Small-Town Girl

"Did you have a good time shopping?" Joseph asked, his eyes filled with affection as he looked at Danielle.

Sienna caught Joseph’s expression and narrowed her eyes at Danielle, her face darkening with jealousy.

"I’m not tired or hungry. It was a nice day," Danielle replied with a soft smile.

Xavier spread his arms dramatically. "What about me? No love for your favorite son, huh? Aren’t you all worried about me?"

"You dragged Danielle out all day. And you want us to care about you now, huh?" Howard said flatly to Xavier.

girlfriend," she said,

in her appearance. Sienna had soft, wavy flaxen hair and a polished demeanor. Her eyes appeared kind, but there was an unmistakable sharpness behind

Joseph’s girlfriend. Welcome home," Sienna said, her tone

true nature behind a polished exterior. It didn’t take much for her to see through Sienna’s facade, but she was surprised

slightly and responded nonchalantly,

Danielle walked past Sienna

subtly. Danielle’s indifference made her feel small, as though she were being mocked

you get to know her," Audrey chimed in, her voice dripping with false sweetness. Danielle turned to Audrey, her brow furrowing as if Audrey had just said something incredibly

said coldly, his expression darkening. "Danielle just needs time to