Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 52

"Dr. Lewis, please calm down and let go of my sister. You’re getting tears and snot all over her." Elliot freed Danielle from Morgan’s grasp.

Realizing his lapse in composure, Morgan stepped back, his face flushing with embarrassment. ’What if she thinks poorly of me?’ he thought. His excitement had clearly gotten the better of him.

"I’m so sorry. I got carried away," Morgan mumbled, his usually stoic face softening into a sheepish look as he lowered his head.

Danielle, who had indeed been startled by Morgan’s behavior, spoke calmly, "It’s alright. Just take it easy."

"Danielle," Elliot said with a soft smile, his eyes brimming with affection. "You can start whenever you’re ready."

Danielle nodded before approaching one of the patients. She smiled warmly as she asked, "What’s your occupation?" The patient on the bed looked at her with vacant eyes and replied, "I don’t know."

fingers, Danielle’s voice grew soothing, almost melodic. "Relax. Now, close your eyes and calm your mind. You’ll only hear my voice. You’ve entered another realm, a vast ocean of energy. You’re a harbor connected to

she observed the patient’s reactions closely. "Now, will you use this power

to be struggling internally, sweat

the research

"Yes," the patient replied.

the experiments

the

said in a soothing voice, "Breathe slowly. You’re safe

woman," the

remember

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she thought. When they raided the Wulf