Leslie's first punch came outta nowhere, and the second one followed up right on its heels.
This time, Samuel was ready. He stepped back and snarled, "Leslie, are you out of your mind?!"
Leslie pulled back just enough, tilting her head with an innocent-looking grin. "Out of my mind? Yeah, I guess I am. Madly in love with Broderick. Crazy enough to believe you guys ever cared about me. Say whatever you want about anyone else, Samuel, but don't you dare drag Ackerley into your mess. He's mine-my heart, my world, the one I treasure most. I won't let you stain that."
Her expression hardened. Voice cold. "Go tell your parents-I'm not your precious Green family daughter. Starting today, I've got zero ties to the Green house."
Samuel licked the inside of his cheek, tasting blood. Gu
