Not A Small Town Girl (Danielle and David) novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Danielle and her family went to the Summit Hospital under the Darling Group.

When the director of the hospital, Arthur Torres, learned that the Darling family had come, he personally went to welcome them at the entrance.

Arthur greeted them respectfully, "Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Darling."

"How are my parents doing?" Howard asked.

Arthur reported, "Mr. Caleb Darling and Mrs. Alice Darling are recovering well. Their vital signs look good. Miss Darling’s prescription played a huge part in saving Caleb and Alice from getting worse."

Arthur looked at Danielle with admiration. He couldn’t figure out what to do with Caleb and Alice. He was embarrassed that his medical skills paled in comparison to Danielle’s.

Howard looked at Danielle with a gentle expression. He was proud to have such an outstanding daughter.

They arrived at Caleb and Alice’s ward.

Danielle checked Alice’s pulse. It seemed that she had recovered very well during this period of time.

Danielle took out her medical kit and started performing acupuncture treatment on Alice.

"Danielle, why are you messing with Grandma without the doctor’s permission? You should let Mr. Torres take a look first." Danielle was about to hypnotize Alice when Audrey suddenly interrupted her treatment.

Arthur quickly said, "Miss Darling, Danielle’s medical skills are above mine. With her around, you can rest assured that your grandmother will be fine."

He was too embarrassed to show off his medical skills in front of Danielle. He practiced modern medicine, but he was very interested in the acupuncture skill Danielle displayed. This was the perfect chance for him to watch and learn from Danielle. Danielle chided, "Audrey, can you keep quiet? If you want to run your mouth, do it outside."

Danielle had had enough of Audrey. Audrey’s evil thoughts were written all over her face. Danielle said nothing about it because she didn’t want to upset Howard and Vivian.

Danielle would tolerate Audrey’s existence as long as the other party didn’t find fault with her. If Audrey caused trouble for her again, Danielle was ready to teach her a lesson.

"Danielle, I’m just worried about Grandma. Why are you so harsh to me?" Audrey’s eyes were red, and she looked like she was about to cry.

Danielle thought, ’My god! What a good actress she is. She should join the entertainment industry.’

She ordered coldly, "Get out."

Audrey argued, "Why should I go out? They’re my grandparents too. I’m also worried about them. I’m eager to see them awake. Danielle, don’t worry. When they wake up, I promise I won’t fight with you

for their favor. I’ll just watch from the side."

Audrey bit her lip and looked at Danielle timidly.

Howard chimed in and ordered sternly, "Audrey, shut up. Let Danielle focus on her treatment. If you really want to talk, go and do so in the corridor."

Audrey was appalled by Howard’s response. She thought, ’Is he implying that I’m mentally ill? Why would I talk to myself alone in the corridor?’

"Sorry, Dad. I’ll keep quiet." Audrey stood quietly at the side, not daring to speak again.

After checking the time, Danielle removed the acupuncture needles.

Without Audrey’s disturbance, Danielle could finally calm down and hypnotize Alice. Danielle snapped her fingers and began guiding Alice.

Danielle said, "Grandma, you’re safe now. Your body is slowly relaxing.

"I know you can hear me. Slowly adjust your breathing. You can trust me completely.

"Now, let’s imagine that we’re surrounded by all kinds of flowers. The sun is shining warmly. We are coming out from a castle. Next, we’re going to take the stairs down.

Alice looked around the room and saw Danielle. She said, "You’re Danielle, I suppose. My dearest granddaughter."

Vivian took Danielle’s hand. She was busy crying just now and forgot about Danielle. Vivian introduced her to Alice, saying, "Mom, this is Danielle. You recovered because of her prescription and acupuncture treatments."

Alice examined Danielle and was in awe of her beauty. Her skin was flawless, and her facial features were distinct. Her eyes were as bright as stars.

Although Alice had been lying dormant in bed for a few years, one could still tell from her demeanor that she was a strong and decisive woman when she was young. Alice ordered, "Danielle, come to me."

Alice waved at Danielle.

Danielle approached Alice and sat beside her.

Alice explained, "I knew who you were since the first time you came here, but I couldn’t wake up to greet you. Thanks to you, my precious one, that I get to wake up.

"Caleb and I have always believed that there was more to your kidnapping case than met the eye. However, we didn’t manage to find any useful clues. A few years ago, we finally had some clues. We wanted to go home to share them with your parents, but we got into a car accident on the way home."

Alice held Danielle’s hand and stared at her fondly.

Danielle was shocked to learn that Caleb and Alice got into a car accident because of her case.

It seemed that her suspicions were right. Someone had orchestrated her kidnapping. She vowed to unveil the truth regardless of how difficult the process would be.

Danielle did not want to worry her grandparents too much. She smiled and said, "I’m beyond grateful that you and Grandpa can regain your consciousness."

Only then did Alice remember her husband. She was awake, but Caleb was still unconscious. Alice said, "Danielle, how about-"

Danielle interrupted her and said, "Grandma, don’t worry. I’ll attend to Grandpa now."