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.

heart, the woman whom Carney’s Jasmine painting was meant to be dedicated to.

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

eternal heartache for

nursing a grudge

sentences,

it was

those involved, it was

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

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

was confused,

to your mother

was completely unexpected for Seraphina, “Proposed?”

Now that Magdalen is back, they’ve been seeing each other for a while.

be wonderful.”

that, Conway let out another sigh

the stairs, a little lost in thought about the

happy?” Leandro quietly asked.

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

quietly looked at her, without a

want to hear his

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

was due to yesterday’s

he was off to work, and then she too

she went directly to Patrick’s company to find him.

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

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

him, smiling. “This way, I get to see the real state of

you disappointed?” Patrick asked.

far, it looks good.”

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

“I’m not quite sure what you’re asking?”

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