How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Leanne, worried about you?"
Eldric punched at the you as though he were boxing with it. The punch came like a kick to the breastbone. I shrugged as though to say, Believe what you like. But I had no breath to speak. (23.84-85)
When Briony suggests that Leanne could have tried to harm Briony out of jealousy, Eldric's response hurts Briony. By not even considering Briony a threat to Leanne, Eldric is basically saying he doesn't see Briony that way, which stings like hearing let's just be friends from your crush.