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, gesturing to the woman sitting on the

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

meet you. I’m Sienna, Joseph’s girlfriend. Welcome home,"

met plenty of women who hid their true nature behind a polished exterior. It didn’t take much for her to see

an eyebrow slightly and responded

another glance, Danielle walked past Sienna and sat at the far end of the

indifference made her feel small, as though she were being mocked

really nice once 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

his expression darkening. "Danielle just needs time to