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.

had someone else in his heart, the woman whom Carney’s

pretend to be oblivious. But after his passing, the truth

an eternal heartache for Magdalen.

years, she had been nursing a

sentences,

was merely someone else’s

for those involved, it was a different kind of pain.

Carney’s genes?” Seraphina asked

answer her question, simply stating, “I think

was confused,

to your mother yesterday, and she

unexpected for

fine young man whom I’ve watched grow up. He 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.” Conway sighed deeply, “If she can find her true home,

be wonderful.”

that, Conway let out another sigh and went

lost

happy?” Leandro quietly asked.

smiled faintly, “Whether I’m happy or not doesn’t matter, as long as she’s happy. But do you

looked at her, without

to want to hear his answer because she had her

she hasn’t moved on.” she muttered, “She’s heartbroken,

was due

bid Leandro goodbye as he was off to

an appointment, she went directly to Patrick’s

had a soft spot for her because

surprised at her sudden visit, “What brings you here all

sat on the chair opposite him, smiling. “This way, I get to see the real state of your

you disappointed?” Patrick asked.

shrugged. “So far, it

want to work here.” Patrick succinctly summarized, then smiled, “Get

ask. Mr. Gray, did you intentionally give me

moment, “I’m not

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