Chapter 535

Leslie Green's eyes darkened. "Sienna, leave the rest to us grown-ups. Focus on your studies, okay?" She gently ruffled Sienna Ackerley’s hair. “You did great today. I’m proud of you. Just remember—if anything happens, call us right away. Don’t try to handle it yourself, don’t take risks.” Broderick Ackerley moved over and sat down too. “Sienna, no more running off on your own, alright?” Sienna nodded obediently. Miles Ackerley reached over and gave her a pat on the head. “Does your face still hurt?” “It doesn’t hurt anymore, second brother,” she said, beaming. Miles tousled her hair again. “Still grinning after getting hurt—did you get scared silly or what?” Sienna puffed out her cheeks with mock annoyance. “Who’s silly? You’re the silly one. I’m smart, okay?” She was smiling, because she was genuinely happy. Happy that ever since Leslie joined the family, things had changed so much for the better. Everyone was slowly healing, moving forward. It felt like when Mom and Dad were still a