Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 34

"As long as you don’t feel tired, it’s fine. But if you are, you can come home anytime," Vivian said with concern.

Audrey smiled and wrapped her arm around Vivian’s. "You always care about me, Mom."

Just then, Joseph and Danielle returned from outside. Howard, who hadn’t seen his daughter all day, was overjoyed to see her. "Danielle, have you eaten yet?"

Danielle had been busy all day and hadn’t had time to eat. Now that her dad asked, she realized she was hungry. "Joseph and I haven’t eaten yet."

Vivian, hearing that her daughter hadn’t had dinner, felt a pang of sympathy. She pulled Danielle’s hand and led her to the dining room. "Sweetie, why haven’t you eaten yet? Thankfully, I had the chef prepare some food."

"Joseph, why didn’t you bring Danielle to dinner? Now my precious daughter hasn’t eaten," Howard said, giving Joseph a reproachful look.

scolded, spoke up softly. "I wanted to come

so late-Mom and Dad must be

mind your own

hurt. "Joseph, I’m just concerned

Joseph, come

soft with affection.

trouble. I need to go see her. I’ll be going abroad tomorrow and

Danielle traveling alone. "Danielle, do you

this trip to the border wouldn’t allow for bodyguards. She might end up protecting

be