Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 315

Magdalen’s face shifted, furrowing her brows at Conway, “Don’t talk like that. Look at how happy your life is now, with your grandkids and great-grandkid… If you want to see me, just give me a call and I’ll swing by. Otherwise, I won’t bother you, don’t want to get on your nerves.”

Conway chuckled and patted his chair, “Are you trying to wind me up?”

Before Magdalen could respond, the sound of footsteps echoed from the stairs. She turned to see Leandro leading Seraphina down the steps.

Seraphina, walking beside Leandro, glanced at Magdalen and quickly composed herself, striding forward with a calm demeanor.

Leandro merely nodded at Magdalen and Terrence, offering no greetings.

Given the relationship between Seraphina and Magdalen, it was difficult for Leandro to treat Magdalen like his real mother after the marriage.

Seraphina remained as obedient as ever, softly calling out, “Mom.”

Magdalen only gave a faint nod without any expression, not bothering to introduce Terrence.

Seraphina looked at Terrence and introduced herself, “Hi, I’m Seraphina.”

“Hi,” Terrence smiled and nodded, “I’m Terrence.”

“I know you,” Seraphina said, “You’re doing great in business and you’re a philanthropist.”

“I’m flattered.” Terrence replied, “How can I match Leandro in terms of success?” Seraphina shared a glance with Leandro and smiled without saying anything else.

The breakfast was a bit awkward between Seraphina and Magdalen, but thankfully, the three men dominated most of the conversation, making the atmosphere lively rather than silent.

Seraphina, however, was unusually quiet. Even Conway noticed her off mood, “Sera, are you feeling all right today?”

“No,” Seraphina replied, pausing before standing up abruptly, “Excuse me, I need to make a call. I’m gonna go up first.”

Leandro, sitting beside her, showed no reaction to her sudden move.

This wasn’t part of their original plan.

She was supposed to sit quietly at the table, waiting for the arranged nanny to bring down Jasmine’s drawing from upstairs.

But now… she seemed to be wavering.

Indeed, Seraphina was wavering.

Facing Magdalen now, she found it impossible to bring out the painting and test her reaction.

It didn’t feel like-a-test, it felt more like a threat.

she didn’t want to make such a threatening move.

but it was too

could reach the stairs, the nanny had already brought down her drawing

say you wanted to take this painting back to your gallery?” The nanny asked, “You said not to forget

“It’s okay,

the nanny insisted, “I can handle it. Should I get

before

to pass through the

engrossed in her meal, not

Terrence interjected, “I heard you’re running a gallery. Seems

works by Seraphina’s father. That painting is one

Séraphina froze, looking up

as if

and Terrence’s interest

to Seraphina, who was

a couple of seconds before Seraphina reluctantly let the nanny bring

everyone but Magdalen looked up. It was only

head to look at the

and pain soon

up, glaring furiously at Seraphina, “Where did you get this painting?”

“A friend brought it

to say something more, but Magdalen just moved her lips a few times without making

growing pale, her eyes filled with anger. It was a terrifying sight. After a moment of silence, Magdalen abruptly

and fended off the slap. “What did she do wrong?” Leandro asked coldly, “You’re just going

Seraphina, her eyes filled

stood still, while Terrence and Conway stood up, trying to stop

like she wasn’t hearing any of it. All she could hear was a

couldn’t control herself. She shut her eyes tightly, broke free from all the

left Terrence baffled, but he’s a pro at handling crisis, so he quickly regained his composure, bid

in front of the painting, cold

out his hand and pulled her into

at the two of them, “What are you guys

have done this, I shouldn’t have done this…

all along… Leandro said, “You’re

silent

Conway leaned on his cane and demanded, “Hey! You two, what the

a moment, then

dad really hurt her, can you persuade

the house, while Conway left in the afternoon

the outcome was, she thought a lot but couldn’t come up with