Not A Small-Town Girl

’I was really pissed off by this woman just now, so I complained to this terrifying guy, she thought.

"If you want to stay here and eat, stay far away from us or get out," David said. His tone was flat, but he spoke in such a way that made it difficult for others to ignore.

"Da-David, I was wrong," Celine said. "I’ll now bring Emma to the side to eat." Celine was so frightened that she trembled when she walked. It was obvious that she was really terrified of David.

Going along with Celine’s words to save face, Emma walked away quietly with her, afraid of saying something that would anger David.

After the two of them left, it was quiet again.

"Quite a few people are secretly in love with you," Danielle said slowly. "How can I guard against so many love rivals?"

"You don’t have to guard against them," David said with sincerity and deep affection. "I’ll keep a distance from any woman who gets close to me.

romantic interest that comes my way is rubbish, and I’ll remove it myself. All you need

almost be starting school. The school is filled with boys

She truly hadn’t expected this man to have moments

"They’re not

David heard this, the corners of his mouth curled up into a smile. "Tell me then. What charm do I have that

lowered her head to eat, ignoring David. ’Compliment him once, and

Watching David and Danielle interact sweetly, even the tastiest food felt tasteless

thought, ’But isn’t

past, with Audrey around, I usually didn’t have the chance to get close to

take a few photos and posted them on an Instagram story that only Audrey could see. She thought, ’I want Audrey to tear