Chapter 41

Sienna called out, "Broderick." She had an book in her hands. "Broderick, Leslie, I'm heading out for some morning reading." Leslie smiled and replied, "Alright, sweet girl. But 'Leslie'? Shouldn't you be calling me something else?" Sienna blinked, face instantly turning red as it hit her. "Uh, right... sis-in-law." Well, if she was calling Broderick her big brother, then logically, Leslie was now her sister-in-law. Leslie's lips curved into a sly smile. "Good girl. Go on." There was this easy self-confidence about her, like she had everything under control. Broderick couldn't help thinking-how was she always so thick-skinned and self-assured? Sienna walked out, still a little smile on her face. It felt nice. Her brother wouldn't be alone anymore. She thought her sense of timing was pretty solid-not being the third wheel and all. Under the swing in the garden, her voice reading English softly drifted into the air. Leslie turned to Broderick and patted the seat beside her. "Broderick, s