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.

else in his heart, 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

eternal

nursing a grudge over this, filled with

a few sentences, a simple truth.

outsider, it was

those involved, it was a different kind of pain.

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

“I think she’s moved on

was confused,

mother

unexpected

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.” Conway sighed deeply, “If she

be wonderful.”

let out another sigh and went downstairs.

by the stairs, a little lost

happy?” Leandro quietly

faintly, “Whether I’m happy or not doesn’t matter, as long as

looked at her,

didn’t seem to want to hear his

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

was

was off to work, and

appointment, she went directly to

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

“What brings you here all

I

you disappointed?” Patrick

far, it

you still don’t want to work here.” Patrick succinctly

ask. Mr. Gray, did you intentionally give me that painting, or was it

paused for a moment, “I’m not quite sure what you’re

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