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.

can have juice," David said, placing a glass of orange juice in front of

"Then why’d you even put the wine on

looked at Danielle in amusement, thinking, ’She

seeing the sulky look on her face and poured her

handle alcohol, yet found it hard to resist. Danielle raised the glass and downed it in one go. Half

down. Are you afraid I’ll change

napkin and gently wiped the wine

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

bottle again, David caught her wrist. "Enough.

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

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