Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 78

David, who had been quiet the whole time, walked over to Danielle, gently pulling her hand into his.

"Did it hurt? Next time, just let me know if you want to hit someone. Look, your hand’s all red," he said, his voice soft, full of concern as he rubbed her hand, clearly upset for her.

"I’m fine," Danielle replied.

Skylar’s eyes flickered between them, still in disbelief. Wasn’t she the one who’d just been slapped? But here they were, David more concerned about Danielle’s hand than the fact that she’d just been struck.

"Sarah, go to my room and bring me the acupuncture kit," Danielle instructed, her voice unwavering.

"Yes, Miss," Sarah said, hurrying off.

gaze flicking to

it when

hurt with such long needles?" Sarah asked

someone like Audrey, with her... condition, it’s going to hurt. A lot." Danielle’s lips

needle into Audrey’s

sweat instantly beaded on her forehead, trickling down her temples. If she wasn’t gritting her teeth so hard, she would’ve

her at her weakest moment. It

corners of her lips. ’Oh, she can handle pain, can she? Fine, let’s see

needles and thrust them

needles are you planning to use?" Howard’s voice cut through the tension, his eyes glued