Chapter 651

Breathing heavily, they finally broke away after what felt like an eternity of kissing. Foreheads pressed together, cheeks brushing faintly, the intimacy was undeniable. "Leslie, I love you." Broderick had been saying "I love you" more often lately than ever before. For someone as reserved as him when it came to expressing emotions, these words carried an irresistible appeal. Leslie's lips curled into a confident smile. "I know." "Really? But I don’t know... Leslie, just how much do you love me?" "How much? Well, I'd be willing to give you my life for it," she blurted out without thinking. Both froze for a second, his eyes widening just as hers did. She didn’t expect to say something so sappy, and he didn’t expect her thoughts to mirror his. Without a word, Broderick scooped her up, carried her over to the bed, and laid her down gently before leaning in over her. --- The next morning Leslie woke up at nearly midday, sunlight pouring through the windows. She was in her own bedroom, the