Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 77

Her words only made things worse, making it seem like there was something more between her and David than there was.

David’s expression darkened at Audrey’s words, and he quickly shot a nervous glance at Danielle, his heart racing at the thought that she might misunderstand.

"What are you trying to say?" Danielle asked, her voice cool.

"Danielle, please don’t blame David. It’s all my fault. I tripped and... I didn’t mean to..." Audrey lowered her head, embarrassed, throwing a glance at David.

"Did you accidentally get too close to him? Did you accidentally try to seduce him?" Danielle’s voice was cold, almost accusatory.

tears welling up, her face full of helplessness. "Fine," Danielle said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "I’ll give you a chance. But with that dress you’re wearing, it looks like you’re getting ready for some runway show. Are

mocking smile before turning to leave. She didn’t

up this mess and cause so much trouble? He quickly moved to stop Danielle, grabbing her arm. "Danielle, I swear, I didn’t-

eyebrow, her face a mix of amusement

now, his voice urgent as if his life depended on it.

so petty. Even if you don’t believe me,

anymore. He raised his foot and kicked Audrey hard

back into one of the columns in the living room. She

Audrey’s finger trembled as she pointed at David, her eyes wide with shock and hurt. She couldn’t believe he’d actually laid a hand

then, footsteps echoed from the