Chapter 29
"Audrey, Danielle is just a bit reserved. Don’t overthink it," Joseph said, his tone sharp.
"Exactly, Audrey. You're overreacting," Vivian added, her voice calm and detached.
Audrey looked around at her family. Everyone seemed to be siding with Danielle, making it feel like she was the
one in the wrong. She knew she couldn't argue anymore. "I get it. | was overthinking. I'm sorry, Danielle."
"Danielle, Audrey was only trying to help. Don’t hold it against her," Sienna said, her expression soft and
innocent as she glanced at Danielle.
Danielle didn’t miss the hidden undertone. Sienna wasn’t just defending Audrey-she was implying Danielle was
too sensitive.
"I've barely said a word since | got here," Danielle said, her voice cool. "What exactly makes you think I'm
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtholding a grudge?" "Joseph, you know that’s not what | meant." Sienna shot Joseph a helpless look, silently
pleading for him to back her up.
Danielle simply watched her little performance, unimpressed.
"Enough, Sienna. Danielle's not the type to hold grudges," Joseph said firmly, his frustration starting to show.
Just then, a servant appeared at the doorway. "Mr. and Mrs. Darling, Mr. Charrington has arrived."
A tall, commanding figure stepped into the room. David, dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, exuded an effortless
air of sophistication. His lips curved in a polite smile as he greeted Howard and Vivian with a nod.
"David, what brings you here? Come, have a seat," Howard said warmly, his face lighting up.
"I'm here to take Danielle out for dinner," David replied, his eyes twinkling as they found Danielle. Since David
walked in, Audrey had been sneaking glances at him, envy twisting her thoughts. "How can someone like him be
with Danielle? Why did the engagement go to her? I've treated Howard and Vivian like my real parents, but they
clearly don’t seeas their real daughter. Why do they favor her so much?’
Audrey's gaze lingered on Danielle, jealousy clouding her mind.
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