Chapter 22: Chapter 22

Chapter 22 "Mr. Charrington has arrived," the servant reported nervously to Howard and Vivian, his voice trembling.

"Ivan, go greet David right away," Howard said as he and Vivian headed for the door.

Without wasting a second, Ivan rushed out to escort David in.

As Howard and Vivian stepped outside, they froze in shock at the sight of more than a dozen cars rolling in slowly. It felt less like a visit and more like an invasion.

A bodyguard respectfully opened the door of a sleek Rolls-Royce, and David stepped out. His sharp, perfectly tailored suit added to his already imposing aura.

One by one, the other car doors swung open, and bodyguards began unloading an array of clothes, shoes, and bags. They carried the items straight into the living room, which was already filled to the brim with gifts from Vivian.

"Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. Darling," David said with a calm smile.

Howard and Vivian exchanged a stunned glance before Howard finally managed to ask, "David, what is all this?"

"Just a few things I picked up for Danielle," David said casually.

Vivian stepped forward, her tone graceful but firm. "David, you already brought so many extravagant gifts yesterday. This is really too much. Please, just bring yourself next time. That’s all we need."

David waved it off effortlessly. "Danielle’s my fiancée. It’s only natural I’d buy her a few things."

Howard chuckled to break the tension. "Well, no sense standing around here. Come in, and let’s talk."

As they stepped inside, Danielle appeared at the top of the staircase. Her delicate features, red lips, and perfectly proportioned figure immediately caught David’s eye. Her bright, starry eyes held his attention. Every little movement seemed effortlessly graceful.

"Danielle, come down. David’s here," Vivian called warmly.

Danielle hesitated for a moment, her gaze sweeping over the living room, now overflowing with new clothes. Jason had warned her, but seeing it for herself left her stunned.

Vivian smiled, trying to ease her surprise. "Sweetheart, the clothes over here are from your father and me. The rest are from David."

Danielle turned to David, raising an eyebrow. "Why did you buy all this?"

David’s expression was calm and confident. "You’re my fiancée. What’s mine is yours."

Danielle felt he was taking things a little too seriously, so she just gave him a faint smile and didn’t say more.

Chapter 22-2 Howard jumped in to steer the conversation elsewhere. "David, have you eaten breakfast?"

David nodded. "Yeah, I have."

"Why don’t you join Danielle for a little something anyway?" Howard suggested.

"Sure," David agreed without hesitation.

The Darling family’s breakfast spread was both hearty and diverse. As they sat down, David barely touched his own plate, instead quietly placing food onto Danielle’s.

He watched her eat with an almost indulgent look. Danielle ate whatever was in front of her. Her small bites made her resemble an adorable squirrel, her cheeks puffed slightly as she chewed.

From the sidelines, Audrey watched the scene, her jealousy so intense it felt like it might burst out of her. She clenched her fists, wishing she could wipe the smile off Danielle’s face.

Meanwhile, over at St. Katherine’s Hospital in room 809, Logan anxiously checked the time again, urging his butler Woody to see if David had arrived. He was practically buzzing with excitement.

David had promised to bring his fiancée today-the same young woman who had performed Logan’s surgery. The anticipation kept Logan up all night.

Woody sighed, "Mr. Charrington, you’ve just had surgery. You need to take it easy."

But Logan could barely contain his excitement. For once, David had done something he could genuinely be proud of.

Back at the Darling family home, Audrey suddenly broke the silence. "Danielle, are you planning to visit Logan at the hospital? I’ve been worried about him. Can I tag along?"

Danielle didn’t even look up, calmly sipping her milk and continuing to eat the food David had placed on her plate.

Audrey, undeterred, continued, "I’m free today. I could go with you. If there’s anything you’re unsure about, I’d be happy to help."

Finally, Danielle glanced at her, her tone cool. "David’s right here. If you’re so eager to see his grandfather, why not ask him?"

Audrey flushed with embarrassment but tried to maintain her composure. "Danielle, are you saying you don’t want me to go?"

Danielle turned to David with a playful smile. "What do you think?"

David smiled back, clearly amused by her response. "I don’t agree," he said firmly.

Audrey bit her lip, her face clouded with frustration. ’Danielle’s dodging the question, making David look like the bad guy. What a petty move, she thought.

Vivian chimed in, her tone gentle but clear, "Audrey, it’s probably not the best idea for you to go. Why don’t you spend the day shopping with your friends instead?"

Danielle and David paid Audrey no further attention. Once breakfast was over, they left for St. Katherine’s Hospital to visit Logan.

As the car rolled toward the hospital, Danielle seemed lost in thought. David’s deep, steady voice broke the silence. "I got you a little treat."

Danielle glanced over and saw him holding her favorite strawberry cupcake. She smiled faintly but said, "Thanks, but I’m not hungry right now."

"You can save it for later," David replied, his voice warm but firm.

Danielle nodded and turned to look out the window. The rest of the drive passed in comfortable silence, with David occasionally glancing at her.

When they arrived at the hospital, Nathan, David’s assistant, spoke up. "Mr. Charrington, we’re here. You two can head up first. I’ll bring the gifts."

"Alright." David nodded, preparing to leave.

As Nathan was about to get out to fetch the gifts, Danielle interjected, "No need. I already brought a gift."

Both Nathan and David looked at her in surprise. David glanced at the small backpack slung over her shoulder, wondering what she could possibly have prepared.

"Mr. Charrington, are you sure we shouldn’t bring up the gifts we arranged?" Nathan asked, still puzzled.

Not A Small Town Girl (Danielle and David)

Chapter 21 David shook his head. "No need." If Danielle said she’d got it covered, he would trust her.

As they walked through the hospital, their striking appearances caught the attention of nearly everyone they passed.

At the nurses’ station, the nurse on duty greeted David with a polite smile. "Good morning, Mr. Charrington."

David gave a curt nod. "Morning."

When they entered Logan’s room, his face lit up. He had waited all day for this moment.

"Good morning, Grandpa. Danielle and I are here to see you," David said, his voice low and steady.

Logan’s eyes immediately shifted past David, focusing entirely on Danielle. His smile stretched from ear to ear as he took in her lively expression.

"Danielle, thank you for saving my life," Logan said warmly.

Danielle blushed slightly, and David’s lips curled into a smile. "You’re welcome, Mr. Logan Charrington. Nice to meet you," she said politely.

Logan chuckled, waving a hand. "No need for formalities. You’re David’s fiancée now; that makes you family. Honestly, if it weren’t for you, David would’ve stayed a bachelor forever."

Woody, standing nearby, tried to stifle his surprise. ’Oh, Logan, take it easy. If you keep roasting David like this, you might scare her off, he thought.