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.

picked up the silver needles, her gaze flicking to Audrey, still pretending

cold. She’d only feigned it when she realized her parents were about to come

do you think it’ll hurt with such long needles?" Sarah asked nervously, eyeing the

Audrey, with her... condition,

pushing the needle into Audrey’s

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

purpose, targeting her at

of her lips. ’Oh, she can handle pain, can

needles and thrust them into Audrey’s pressure

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