Chapter 424

Bryce Thompson stood frozen in place, a flicker of confusion blinking in his eyes. Leslie Green... she really had changed. The kind of change that made her shine in a way she hadn't before. Now, it wasn't just him seeing her brilliance—others were starting to notice too. Bryce made his way back to the hospital room. Miles Ackerley was lying there, bored out of his mind staring at the TV. With his hand still injured, even scrolling through his phone was out of the question. Seeing Bryce come in, Miles asked, “So... what did you two talk about?” “Nothing major. Leslie said thanks and asked me out for a meal.” “What?!” Miles jerked up, only to pull at his wound and wince in pain. That woman? Was she seriously eyeing his brother’s girl? “Bryce, I know we're friends and all, but dude, that's crossing the line. She's my sister-in-law, okay? Totally off-limits. You better forget about her—she’s head over heels for my brother.” He wasn’t exactly being subtle here. Bryce gave a short, almost mo