Chapter 613

Philip didn’t linger too long and, with clear reluctance, took his two brothers and left. Simon was obviously not ready to go. "Leslie, can't you just come with us now?" Philip shot him a look and grabbed him by the collar. "Cut it out. At least give her some space to adjust. Let’s go." Only then did Simon drag his feet and walk away. Broderick and Leslie personally walked them downstairs. Leslie let out a long breath as she watched their car disappear into the distance. Broderick noticed and turned to look at her. It still felt unreal—Leslie was actually back. He held her hand tightly. This time, he wasn’t going to let go again. He couldn't stand going through the pain of losing her a second time. “Leslie, what’s wrong? Feeling overwhelmed?” Leslie brushed her earlobe unconsciously. “Yeah… a little, I guess.” Her past life had been a mess, full of manipulation and betrayal. She’d gotten used to people treating her poorly. So now, when someone was good to her, she didn’t know how to re