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

pretend to be oblivious. But after his passing,

was an eternal heartache

nursing a grudge over this, filled with resentment.

a few sentences,

an outsider, it was merely

for those involved, it was

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

didn’t answer her question, simply stating, “I think she’s moved on after

confused,

to your mother yesterday, and she

was completely unexpected

other for a while. He truly

be wonderful.”

Conway let out another sigh and went

lost in thought about the sudden engagement news.

you happy?” Leandro

happy or not doesn’t matter, as long

looked at her, without a

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

moved on.” she muttered, “She’s heartbroken, desperate…

all of this was due

Seraphina bid Leandro goodbye as he was off to work, and then she

directly to

she was lucky, or maybe Patrick had a soft spot for her because in two hours, she met Patrick who had

her sudden visit, “What brings you here

way, I

you disappointed?” Patrick asked.

far, it looks good.”

work here.” Patrick succinctly summarized, then smiled,

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

moment, “I’m not

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