Chapter 243

Leslie started coughing violently, her pretty face flushing red. Broderick reached out and gently patted her back, then handed her a glass of water. "Here, drink some." His voice was deep and smooth, with that calming tone that somehow made you want to listen. Leslie took the water and drank it slowly. Once her breathing settled, she glanced at Broderick, her gaze a little helpless. Have a baby? How the heck was she supposed to have a baby? She and Broderick hadn't even done anything close to that! Broderick met her gaze. Her eyes were watery from the coughing, cheeks tinged pink, a few tears still clinging to the corners of her eyes. She looked small and fragile in that moment. He pressed his lips together, then gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with his fingertip. The way she looked at him-like she was silently asking for something-made his throat tighten. His gaze instinctively drifted down to her lips, but he quickly forced himself to look away. Then he turned to