Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 36

Chapter 17-3

The dozen men who trailed in after him had various gifts and packages in their hands. After putting the packages

down in an organized pile, they promptly took their leave. When the commotion settled, only Nathan was left

standing next to David.

"Howard. Vivian. It's been a while," David greeted them. He'd always been a man of few words, and despite the

simple exchange, it still felt a little as if the Darling household was under a surprise inspection.

Vivian was the first to respond. "What brings you here today, David?" she looked curiously at the little mountain

of gifts before she put a warm smile on her face. "You didn’t have to bring so many gifts with you. Just your

presence would be enough."

"Yes, David, you're much too kind. Please take a seat. Would you like scoffee?" Howard added.

The Darling brothers were equally stumped, not understanding David's sudden visit. They assumed it was for

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Audrey and wondered if Danielle would feel upset as a result. They looked at each other furtively as they

considered how they might console Danielle in that case.

Meanwhile, Danielle hadn't bothered to make her way to the living room at all, choosing to stay at the dining

table and enjoy the rest of her breakfast.

Audrey, in contrast, couldn't help but feel a surge of glee in her heart. She thought that David must be really

fond of her. Rumors of them had started trending online, and now David had shown up in their house with so

many gifts.

That morning, Skylar had informed her that her brothers had returned, and they were chatting up a storm with

Danielle. The news made her anxious, so she rushed down to meet them without applying makeup or changing

her outfit.

Her nerves began to kick in as she worried about what kind of impression she would leave on David.

"Have you eaten yet, David?" Vivian asked.

"I have," David answered.

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