Chapter 339

Broderick pressed his lips together slightly, and his movements paused for a moment. Leslie leaned back against the pillows-one behind her head, one supporting her waist. From where he was standing, just by lowering his eyes, he could glimpse her fair skin. Broderick quickly looked away, only to be met with Leslie blinking at him, eyes full of anticipation. Finally, his lips moved slightly, and he said in a low voice, "Yeah." In their past life, Broderick had never been the type to say things like love or affection out loud. Even after she hurt him, he clung to her desperately. "Leslie, just look at me, please? Leslie, I wish I could rip out my heart and show it to you." And now, even though it was just one word, it gave Leslie a huge sense of comfort. At least now, Broderick wasn't putting up walls like he used to. The pain in her stomach even seemed to ease a little. They just looked at each other in silence until Leslie smiled at him sweetly and shut her eyes. Her lips were slightly