Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 56

Under David’s unwavering gaze, Danielle’s cheeks grew warm. Her heart raced, and her thoughts swirled in a chaotic mess.

"You should eat too. My plate is already full," Danielle muttered.

Whenever they dined together, David barely ate. He seemed to take pleasure in caring for her. One moment, he was busy peeling shrimp, and the next, he was serving soup into her bowl.

"I’m happy just watching you eat," David said with a warm smile, his gaze intense and sincere.

’What am I supposed to say to that?’ Danielle thought.

She glanced to the side and spotted a bottle of red wine with just the right amount of alcohol-perfect for the occasion. She reached out to pour herself a glass, only for David to take the bottle away. Her alcohol tolerance was average, but she certainly enjoyed drinking-though when she had too much, she could get a little.

David said, placing a glass of orange juice

why’d you even put

in amusement, thinking, ’She sure loves her

end, he gave in after seeing the sulky

the glass and downed

you afraid I’ll change my

and gently wiped the wine

was deep and full of affection as he looked at Danielle. A delicate flush spread across her

again, David caught her wrist. "Enough. You’ve had

was still clear. "Are you scolding me?" She looked at David with

you." David’s voice was as gentle as it could be, as if afraid that she might