Chapter 616

Broderick Ackerley reached out and gently wiped away the tears rolling down Leslie Green’s cheeks with the pad of his thumb, his touch warm and careful. He gave her a soft smile. “Silly girl, why are you crying now?” He hadn’t said anything dramatic or overly emotional. True, he hadn’t. But every word Broderick said hit home. The love from the Greens? It was like candy-coated poison — sweet on the outside, deadly inside. It had nearly cost her everything. And Broderick? He meant what he said and did what he meant. In their past life, even when their feelings hadn’t been aligned, he’d already gone all in to protect her. Leslie wondered if she was getting too soft. Maybe Felix Grey was right — ever since Broderick came into her life, her hard shell kept melting little by little. Was that a bad thing? Actually... maybe not. Being vulnerable around someone you love isn’t something to be ashamed of. Still, she tried to cover it up. “Who said I was crying? Even if I did, it’s all your fault.