Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 199-1

"Danielle grabbed the disinfectant from her bag, but before she could pour it on herself, Vivian snatched it away.

“You can’t just pour it straight on, it will hurt," Vivian said, dipping a cotton swab into the disinfectant and gently applying it to Danielle’s wound.

“Does it hurt?" Vivian’s eyes were red, thinking that her daughter was hurt protecting them.

"Danielle shook her head. "No, it’s fine. I’ve been through worse."

“Danielle, I’m so sorry. I didn’t protect you, and you ended up getting hurt. You were poisoned when you were so young, and you’ve suffered all these years. Once we’re out of here, I’ll find the antidote. I won’t let anything happen to you again." Vivian’s tears flowed freely.

“Don’t worry, Mom, the poison is under control for now. I’m tough, like a cat with nine lives," Danielle said, trying to make her mom feel better.

“Danielle, Mom, hurry up and come over! It’s safe here. Crawl along the wall, and you’ll find us." Xavier’s voice came from ahead.

"

Danielle tied a vine around Vivian’s

go." As Vivian started moving forward, she was suddenly lifted up. She barely stopped herself from screaming, relying on her

hand and grabbed the vine with the other, kicking off the wall as they both shot through the

she was asking whether Vivian was ready, and the next, they were

Howard and Xavier froze, thinking

was for Danielle to practically fly

Xavier, what’s going on with you two?" Danielle untied the vine from her mom, noticing that both of them looked

she could tell the guys were

fine. Danielle, are you okay?" Howard asked, looking

Let’s keep moving!" Danielle said with

He had been planning to show off a little when Danielle got to him, thinking he’d prove he could protect her

protected

with her dagger in hand, and

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"Meanwhile, at Nathor Palace.