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.

needles, her gaze flicking

wasn’t out cold. She’d only feigned it when she realized her parents were about

it’ll hurt with such long needles?" Sarah asked nervously, eyeing the gleaming silver in Danielle’s

Danielle said, her voice steady. "But it depends on the injury. For someone like Audrey, with her... condition, it’s going to hurt. A lot." Danielle’s lips curved into

into Audrey’s pressure

instantly beaded on her forehead, trickling down her

this on purpose, targeting her at her weakest moment. It

reaction, a wicked smile tugging at the corners of her lips. ’Oh, she can handle pain, can she? Fine, let’s see how long she

a few more needles and thrust them

voice cut through the tension, his eyes