Chapter 73

Leslie didn't say a word. She dabbed her lips with a tissue gracefully, then turned to Naomi, flashing a sweet smile. Naomi instinctively smiled back, her whole face lighting up with delight-until it froze just seconds later. Leslie's smile vanished in a blink, replaced by a smug and sharp look. "Hmm? Did you skip the mirror this morning or forget your brain at home? Broderick and I are out on a date, getting dessert. We aren't blind, so we really don't need a third wheel tagging along." Maybe it was just her imagination, but Naomi thought Broderick chuckled softly. Naomi nearly stumbled. People always said Leslie was high and mighty, and now she saw it firsthand. Still, what if Broderick got to witness more of Leslie's ugly side-would he still be into her? "Leslie," Naomi said, her voice laced with hurt, "what's with the attitude? I was genuinely asking. If you don't want to, fine, but there's no need to be so mean." Naomi's friend chimed in, frowning. "Yeah, seriously. Just say no if