His words left Danielle feeling like a scumbag. ’Did I actually do something out of line? Am I that bad of a drinker?’ she thought in horror.


    Her head throbbed faintly as fragments of the evening flickered back into her mind.


    "Two little bumblebees fly into the flower field.


    Buzz, buzz." She remembered singing aloud. "David, you’re so handsome. Come here, give me a kiss," she had said with a giggle, her voice slurring. Then, she demanded, "Hold me. Sing me a luby."


    In her drunken stupor, she even tried to take his shirt off. Danielle buried her face in her hands, appalled by her behavior.


    "Remember now?" David said yfully, clearly enjoying her reaction.


    "Um..." Danielle’s voice trailed off, her head dropping as her cheeks turned red with embarrassment, struggling to get any words out.


    "Eat while the food is still warm," David said, sparing her from further teasing. All the while, Albert watched the exchange, thinking to himself, ’It seems like Mr. Charrington has really fallen in love with her.’


    After breakfast, David sent Danielle to the mall. She had made ns to go shopping with Juniper. Before she got out of the car, he pulled out a ck card.


    "This is my supplementary card. Spend as much as you want-there’s no limit," David said.


    Danielle shook her head. "I don’t need it. I have my own money."


    He knew she was wealthy, but he wanted her to save her funds for her own dreams.


    "My earnings are meant for my future wife." David held the card out, putting a stop to any objections.


    Seeing that he wouldn’t take no for an answer, Danielle didn’t decline further. ’Why does everyone like to give out cards?’ she wondered. She had already received at least a dozen cards from her parents and brothers.


    "I’ll pick you upter." David caressed her hair affectionately.


    "Juniper drove here. Focus on work," Danielle said.


    As she got out of the car, he pulled her back in, leaving her puzzled. He then unbuckled his seatbelt and gave her a peck on the forehead.


    Danielle instantly blushed. "I-I’m going in now," she blurted before hurrying out of the car.


    David’s eyes followed her departing figure, his tender gaze lingering until she disappeared from view.