Chapter 76-3
Not A Small-Town Girl
intoxicated by his scent. She didnât expect him to be this cold, and it stung.
Her eyes, full of hurt, met his. "David, I swear, I didnât mean to. I just twisted my ankle. I know you like Danielle, and I wasnât trying to... do anything. Besides, someone like Danielle wouldnât even care about this-sheâs above stuff like that."
Her words were a mix of explanation and a subtle attempt to drag Danielle into this. If Danielle were upset over something so small, it would show she wasnât as sophisticated as people thought.
As Audrey spoke, she took a small step closer to David.
Seeing her move again, Davidâs face hardened, his eyes turning colder, and he instinctively stepped back.
"First of all, we are not so close. Second, I donât want you anywhere near me. So please, stay away."
His words were sharp, colder than ice. His gaze was just as harsh. Audreyâs face paled, her hands clenched into fists.
"David, I love you. Iâve loved you since we were kids. Danielle doesnât love you like I do. Why canât you just see me? Weâve known each other forever..."
Her voice trembled, her eyes shining with unshed tears. She looked vulnerable and desperate, the kind of woman pleading for the one thing she wanted most.
Skylar cleared his throat loudly from across the room, trying to give Audrey a hint.
Audrey turned her head at the sound and froze when she saw Danielle walking down the stairs. Panic gripped her as she wondered how much Danielle had heard.
"Danielle, please donât get the wrong idea. Thereâs nothing between David and me. David doesnât just care about your looks. He might love you..." Audrey said.