Chapter 208-1 "Xavier looked at his dad, totally stunned. Howard was way too full of himself. There was no mirror around to show him how scared he'd been just a minute ago, but now he was going on about how Danielle was just like him.
"She's like you? Honestly, that's kinda embarrassing," Xavier said. "You think she's gonna carry us over like that too? That doesn't seem right, does it?" "While they argued, Danielle had already made it to the other side with Vivian safely in tow.
"Mom, we're here. You can open your eyes now," Danielle said, gently patting her mom's back.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Vivian slowly opened her eyes, still in disbelief. When she saw they had really made it across, her jaw dropped. "Danielle, we're really here? Sweetie, are you okay? Letsee," she asked, worried.
"Danielle had carried her the whole way with just one hand, her right arm holding both of them up, so it was no surprise she was probably going to be sore afterward.
"Danielle didn't immediately offer her hand. "I'm fine, Mom. I'm a tough cookie." "Vivian wasn't convinced. She grabbed Danielle's arm and noticed the red marks from where Danielle had carried her. The bruises stood out against Danielle's pale skin. Her heart sank, Danielle had done so much, and now she'd have to go back for Howard and Xavier.
"Tears welled up in Vivian's eyes. She had always been the one needing protection, but here she was, feeling useless while Danielle handled everything.
"Mom, it's just a little sensitive, it'll be fine after I put scream on it later," Danielle said gently. "You, Dad, and Xavier aren't a burden. With you guys with me, I feel safe." "Danielle, who wasn't usually all that talkative, made sure to comfort her mom. Then she pulled out a golden pistol from her bag and handed it to Vivian.
"Mom, I'm going to go grab Dad and Xavier now. Hold onto this, just in case we run into anything. Our safety depends on you, I'll be quick," she said.
"Vivian was still a little unsure about holding the gun, but hearing Danielle's words made her feel like she had something important to do. "Don't worry, I'll keep an eye out for us." "Danielle gave her a proud smile. "Exactly, Mom. Stay safe." "After giving her mom a quick rundown, Danielle took off running and swung across. It was way easier without anyone else, and she landed smoothly.
"I'm here, Dad. Lettake you over, and I'll swing back for Xavier," she said.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Howard hesitated. "Danielle, I might be heavier than your mom. Maybe I should just try it myself? I saw what you did." "He was worried that with his weight, plus hers, it would be too much for her.
"It's fine. Xavier, get ready," Danielle said, not in the mood for a long m explanation She wasn't much of a talker anyway.
"Before her dad could say anything else, Danielle grabbed him and took off, her feet leaving the ground. With a quick "whoosh," she swung across and landed without a hitch.
"Without waiting for anyone to say anything, she took off again to grab Xavier.
"Your turn, Xavier." She wrapped her arms around him and tossed him into the air.
"By the the landed, he was still trying to figure out how he had gotten there. It all happened too fast for him to even process. Fast Crypto Swaps, Gain access to decentralized liquidity Continue Cancel