Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 76

The next morning, David arrived early at the Darling family’s home.

Meanwhile, Audrey had been up before dawn, knowing David would be coming over for breakfast.

She sat at her vanity, applying a flawless makeup look, then went to her wardrobe to pick out a red, low-cut spaghetti strap dress. She styled her hair in a chic updo, finishing the look with sparkling jewelry. She looked radiant.

"Miss Darling, you are gorgeous! Honestly, you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. If you joined the entertainment industry, you’d leave all the actresses in the dust," Skylar gushed, unable to hold back her admiration.

"You’re just saying that to flatter me," Audrey teased with a playful smile.

a fairy," Skylar said, almost pleading with her eyes for Audrey to

Audrey asked casually, her tone just

hesitate. "There’s no comparison! How could she even come close? You were raised

not even talk about looks. You’re a rare beauty, like

basked in the compliments, feeling her confidence grow. "Then why does David like Danielle so

jealousy crept into Audrey’s

eye. But I know that one day, Mr. Charrington will realize how amazing you are and change his mind. "If I were him, I’d pick you up in a heartbeat. Look at you today-you’re radiant. Once you go downstairs, I guarantee you’ll outshine Danielle," Skylar said, her

take this diamond bracelet," Audrey said, handing

it seemed like it was going to pay off. She’d have

is too much, I can’t accept it," Skylar hesitated, though