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."

are you going back to the office?" Danielle

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

ride with

Danielle hesitated before asking softly, "Joseph, do you love

a great vibe from her. But as long as Joseph was happy, she figured they’d manage to

chuckled at her curious expression. "No. Our relationship was

one to settle for less-so why stay with Sienna?’

"At a banquet years ago, someone drugged me. I was disoriented and ended up 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, I’ve felt obligated

suspicion creeping into her voice. Joseph’s expression darkened. "The footage was