Not A Small-Town Girl

they nervously said, "Mr. Darling, Miss Darling, it’s our hospital’s oversight that led to the incident with your grandparents."

Joseph and Danielle knew the hospital wasn’t to blame. "Don’t worry; this wasn’t your fault," Joseph assured them.

"Thank you for understanding," they replied, bowing before leaving the room.

"Let’s head home," Joseph suggested.

Outside the hospital, Julian greeted them. "Miss Darling, good to see you."

Danielle smiled. "Hi, Julian."

you going back to the office?"

ruffled her hair affectionately. "No, I’m having dinner

car. She’ll ride with

hesitated before asking softly, "Joseph,

get a great vibe from her. But as long as Joseph was

chuckled at her curious expression.

’Joseph isn’t one to settle for less-so why stay with Sienna?’

with a girl that night. When I woke up, Sienna was there. Although my memories of that night are hazy, I’m certain she wasn’t the girl. Still,

surveillance?" Danielle asked, suspicion creeping into her voice. Joseph’s