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.

have juice," David said, placing a glass of

even

at Danielle in amusement, thinking, ’She sure

gave in after seeing the sulky look on her face and poured her a

found it hard to resist. Danielle raised the glass and downed it in one go. Half a glass of red wine was

down. Are you afraid I’ll change

grabbed a napkin and gently wiped the wine from

full of affection as he looked at Danielle. A delicate flush spread across her fair skin, and the innocent, slightly

reached for the bottle again, David caught her wrist. "Enough. You’ve

was still clear. "Are you

gentle as it could be, as if