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.

juice," David said, placing a glass of

Danielle pouted. "Then why’d you even put the

at Danielle in amusement, thinking, ’She sure

sulky look on her face and poured her a small

she couldn’t handle alcohol, yet found it hard to resist. Danielle raised the glass

Are you afraid I’ll change my

the wine from the

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

she reached for the bottle again, David caught her wrist. "Enough.

little tipsy, but her mind was still clear. "Are you scolding me?"

could be, as if afraid that she might take