Not A Small-Town Girl

before rolling her eyes and fainting on the spot.

The Darling family’s servants, who had been in the kitchen, emerged just in time to see David’s foot make contact with Audrey.

They froze, completely stunned. The lively chatter that had filled the room moments before went silent. No one had ever expected David, usually so polite, to act so violently, let alone kick her like that.

David was always the epitome of courtesy when he visited. The servants had completely forgotten about the intimidating reputation he had outside of the house.

Meanwhile, Danielle, who had been watching from the stairs, was also taken aback. She’d only been trying to tease David a little, not expecting him to blow up like this.

The servants snapped back to reality and rushed over to Audrey’s side.

are you okay?" "Miss Darling, how are

"Miss Darling..."

butler, hurried into the room, his eyes widening when he saw Audrey lying there with blood at

to lift Audrey and hurried her toward the

noise, hurried over.

her ready to go to the hospital," Ivan said, standing respectfully

care of her," Danielle said slowly, watching as the servants still tried

is seriously hurt. She’s already coughing up blood. Why are you stopping her from going to the

keep her from getting help," Skylar shouted, her voice filled with urgency. She sounded as if Audrey might be dying right in front

at how well both the servant and her so-called "master"