Chapter 321

If Old Mr. Ackerley's condition didn't improve, knowing Matilda's temper, there's no way she'd let Leslie stay. Leslie had made a bold claim-if she couldn't cure him in seven days, she'd leave on her own. And at the old estate, who wanted Leslie gone more than anyone? No question-Lillian. Earlier today, Broderick had made it clear-he didn't want to see Lillian ever again. Lillian herself had said she wouldn't show up in front of him anymore, yet here she was, back again tonight. Miles tightened his grip on the steering wheel. If that was really the case... "Bro?" Sienna noticed Broderick zoning out and called his name again. Miles snapped back and sighed. "Sienna, maybe she had her reasons." Sienna didn't push it. The siblings just dropped the topic, silently agreeing not to dig deeper. Meanwhile, back home, Lillian was getting more anxious by the minute. She grabbed her phone and dialed Edward. His voice came through, half-laughing, half-teasing: "What now? Calling me at this hour-fin