Chapter 290

The ladder was quickly brought over, with Broderick and a servant holding it steady from below. Leslie carefully made her way down, rung by rung, the ladder wobbling slightly under her weight. Broderick didn't relax until she was almost at the bottom. Just when he thought it was all good, Leslie suddenly let go of the ladder, flashing him a bright grin. "Ricky, didn't you just say you'd catch me? Well, here's your chance! Catch me and maybe I won't be mad anymore." His heart skipped a beat. He opened his arms, eyes fixed on her, full of anticipation. Come on. Jump into his arms. He got her. With a playful grin on her lips, Leslie looked straight at him-then leaped off the ladder. Broderick caught her right away, holding her tightly in his arms. Their eyes met. There was laughter in Broderick's gaze. But the next second, his smile froze-Leslie pushed him away, hard. He hadn't even felt a jolt when he caught her, but now, her push packed a punch. He stumbled back two steps, caught off gu