Chapter 678

Miles Ackerley’s lips twitched slightly. He’d seen protective brothers before, but wow, Simon Cross took it to a whole new level. Of course, as someone on the outside, it wasn’t really his place to comment. Having more people dote on Leslie Cross? That was great—no complaints there. It was just… wasn’t this a little over the top? Honestly, did they not want anyone else around? It was like they were trying to avoid having even one “third wheel,” let alone several. Simon, oblivious to any potential awkwardness, barged right in without any invite. When his eyes met Leslie’s half-smiling, half-amused gaze, a faint blush crept up his cheeks. He rubbed the tip of his nose, clearly a little embarrassed. “Leslie, you don’t look surprised to see me,” he muttered. Leslie chuckled. “Of course not. I’m practically psychic. Where are Mom and Dad?” Her guess was spot-on, as always. “They were worried you might get upset, so they sent me ahead to, you know, test the waters.” Simon quickly shifted gea