Not A Small-Town Girl

Audrey thought.

Her blood boiled with jealousy, but she forced herself to stay calm, especially with her parents standing there.

Danielle must’ve felt Audrey’s glare because she looked up, meeting Audrey’s eyes for a split second.

Audrey froze. ’Has Danielle noticed something? No, it couldn’t be,’ she thought. After all, Audrey was the one drenched in juice, not Danielle.

"Mom, Dad, Danielle, David, I’m going upstairs to change. Excuse me," Audrey said, putting on her best polite smile as she excused herself, refusing to blame Sarah in front of everyone.

As she walked past David, she shot him one last look, but David didn’t even glance at her. He didn’t acknowledge her at all. Audrey’s chest tightened with frustration.

she overheard Vivian’s voice, full of concern. "Danielle, are you okay? Did that scare you?" "I’m fine, Mom," Danielle answered smoothly, almost casually. "David helped me

Vivian, and even more, she was scoring points with David in front of her

to Sarah, her tone suddenly stern.

her voice as she apologized. "I’m so sorry, ma’am. I didn’t mean to. I’m not sure what I tripped on when I approached

sank as she overheard this. ’Is Sarah about to ruin everything?

more careful," Vivian said, not intending to make

Audrey let out a relieved sigh when she realized her mother wasn’t going to press the issue any

rang out again, full of surprise. "Oh, Danielle, that necklace you’re wearing -it’s new,

"It’s