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.

in his heart, the woman

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

was an eternal heartache

years, she had been nursing a

a few sentences, a

outsider, it was merely someone

was a different kind

Carney’s genes?” Seraphina asked lightly after hearing

stating, “I think she’s moved on after yesterday.”

was confused, “Huh?”

your mother yesterday, and she accepted.”

was completely unexpected for Seraphina, “Proposed?”

has been smitten with your mother since 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.”

be wonderful.”

Conway let out another sigh

still stood by the stairs, a little lost in thought about the sudden engagement news.

Leandro quietly

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

at

didn’t seem to want to hear his answer because she had her

not truly happy, she hasn’t moved on.” she muttered, “She’s

all of this was due

as he was off to work, and

to Patrick’s

she was lucky, or maybe Patrick had a soft spot for her because in

her sudden visit, “What brings you here all of

him, smiling. “This way, I get to

you disappointed?”

far, it looks good.”

Patrick succinctly summarized, then smiled, “Get to

for a moment, then nodded, “I want to ask. Mr. Gray, did you intentionally give me that painting, or was

“I’m not quite

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