Chapter 209

Matilda and Lillian turned back and caught sight of the pair standing under the villa's front porch. The soft lighting cast a cool silver glow over them, like moonlight dusting their shoulders, making both of their features stand out like something out of a painting. Honestly, they looked like they walked right out of a fairytale. For a second, Matilda blinked, almost thinking she was seeing her own son and daughter-in-law again. Broderick had always had that striking face and quiet charisma-normally, anyone stood next to him would get overshadowed in a heartbeat. But now, with Leslie by his side? She didn't fade in comparison at all. If anything, their presence together was downright magnetic-like they were made for each other. Matilda felt something stir in her chest. Ever since Broderick lost his parents and took on the family business way too young, he rarely showed this kind of relaxed, carefree expression. But with Leslie next to him, he looked... at ease. Completely. Lillian, on