Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 91

Danielle glanced at Patrick and could tell that he was loyal to David.

She took out the needle case from her small backpack and slowly opened it, revealing silver needles of different sizes. There were at least a hundred of them.

"Tara, there might be a little pain from the acupuncture later," she said.

Tara was usually terrified of needles. Now that she saw these silver needles, she was indeed a little flustered. But thinking about how she could not let down her granddaughter-in-law’s good intentions, she gritted her teeth, looking as if she had made a great resolution.

"It’s all right," she said. "I’m not afraid of pain. You can place the needle however you want."

If Tara hadn’t spoken with a tremor in her voice, Danielle might have actually believed her act. "Tara, take this pill first," she said. "It’ll ease the pain a little."

amusing as she saw Tara

I’ll do as you say,"

that this small pill could relieve the pain, she quickly took the pill in Danielle’s palm and popped it into her mouth,

David saw his grandmother’s expression, he thought,

Danielle said gently.

said.

him to sit beside her and accompany her. Danielle pulled out a longer silver needle from the needle case and said, "Tara, I’m going to start. Don’t be afraid, and please stay still

silver needle, she kept swallowing her

said. "Don’t worry. I promise

needle into