Chapter 264

Obviously, Lillian was also thinking about how close Broderick and Leslie had gotten. The jealousy was practically eating her alive. "Lillian, I used to think that as long as Broderick didn't love anyone else, he'd be okay with you. That was my mistake-I didn't think it all the way through. Broderick's always been headstrong. Now that he's married to Leslie, that's done and dusted. Let's just leave it at that, okay? I'll help you find someone, someone who truly loves and cherishes you. Honestly, what's so great about Broderick anyway? He's as dull as dishwater-always with that deadpan face, right?" Lillian lowered her gaze, her eyes seething with unspoken resentment toward Matilda. Yeah, right-talked all that nonsense about treating her like a granddaughter. But when push came to shove, she was still siding with her own flesh and blood. Lillian lifted her head and gave a warm, sweet smile, looking all docile and gentle. She nodded obediently. "Mrs. Ackerley, I understand. I'll listen t