Chapter 213

Even though it never happened in either life, Leslie still wanted to meet them. Just to say thanks-for bringing Broderick into the world. When she casually dropped a "Mom and Dad" like it was the most natural thing, Broderick paused. Just for a second. "Ricky, this thing is really heavy. Look, my hand's all red." Leslie pouted, stretching her hand out to him. Broderick's eyes instinctively flicked that way, then his face changed. Her hand was raw and red, with a blister forming. "What happened?" he asked, voice tense. Leslie noticed his gaze and quickly pulled her hand back. "Hehe, it's nothing, Ricky." Felicia quickly explained, "Young Master, Madam got burned while making medicine for the Old Master." Leslie shot her a little "really?" glare but said nothing. Normally, she'd have turned on the charm, probably leaned into him and said in her softest voice, "Broderick, it really hurts. Can you blow on it for me?" But none of that happened. She hid her hand behind her back and turned to