Chapter 316

Seraphina slowly woke up, sitting quietly on her bed for a while, gathering her thoughts.

Events of the last couple of days played out in her head, forming a clear narrative.

After sitting for a while, she finally got up from the bed.

Just as she opened the door, she bumped into Leandro who was just about to descend the stairs.

“Morning.” Seraphina said, leaning against the doorframe and giving him a small smile.

Leandro, who was initially heading downstairs, walked up to her and tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, “Did you sleep well last night?”

“Very much so.” Seraphina replied, looking up at him, “Why didn’t you join me?”

Leandro just looked at her, meeting her challenging gaze, full of provocation and allure.

Just as he had expected, his Seraphina had bounced back quicker than he had anticipated.

“If you’re upset about it, there’ll be plenty of other opportunities.” Leandro said nonchalantly.

Suddenly, Seraphina hugged him, chuckling, “I’m really looking forward to it!”

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Just as she finished her sentence, the door to Conway’s room next door opened. Accompanied by a couple of coughs, the old man appeared at the door, casting a glance at them.

Unfazed, Seraphina slowly let go of Leandro and greeted, “Morning, Conway.”

Conway seemed pleased to see her state today. After some thought, he said, “Should we discuss your mother now, or later?”

Upon hearing this, Seraphina glanced at Leandro before asking, “Is it complicated?”

Conway shook his head.

It was actually pretty straightforward, as explained by Magdalen.

the woman whom Carney’s Jasmine painting was meant to be

Carney was alive, Magdalen could pretend to be oblivious. But after his passing, the truth had

an eternal heartache for Magdalen.

been nursing a grudge over this, filled with resentment.

a few sentences, a

it was merely

was a

me because I carry Carney’s genes?” Seraphina asked

“I think she’s moved on after

confused, “Huh?”

mother yesterday, and

completely unexpected for Seraphina,

he was young. Now that Magdalen is back, they’ve been seeing each other for a while. He truly loves Magdalen and will treat her well.” Conway sighed deeply, “If she can find her true home, cherished by someone who

be wonderful.”

out another sigh and went downstairs.

the stairs, a little lost in thought about the sudden engagement

Leandro quietly asked.

long as she’s happy. But do you think she really is?”

quietly looked at her, without

to hear his answer because she

she hasn’t moved on.” she muttered, “She’s heartbroken, desperate… even her resentment is gone.”

all of this was due to yesterday’s painting.

was off to work, and then she

she went directly to Patrick’s company to

a soft spot for her because in two hours, she met Patrick who had just finished an important

visit, “What brings you here all of a

him, smiling. “This way, I

disappointed?” Patrick asked.

“So far, it looks

Patrick succinctly summarized,

a moment, then nodded, “I want to ask. Mr. Gray, did you

paused for a moment, “I’m not quite

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