Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 437

Valerio was a boy with a heart for adventure, his eyes lighting up whenever he saw soldiers or police officers. He spent the entire car ride with his nose pressed against the window, saluting every uniform that passed by.

Seraphina had never seen such fanfare either. She couldn’t help but glance at Leandro and say, “You never mentioned that Herman’s grandparents lived like… well, like this…”

“It was never a secret, Leandro replied casually. “So I never felt the need to bring it up.”

“And how did you get connected with them, living all the way out in Summitville?” Seraphina asked hurriedly, as the car began to slow down.

Leandro turned to her with a smile. “When the Reynolds Group was struggling, how could I possibly turn it around all by myself? I had to rely on some heavy hitters along the way.”

“Herman’s grandparents were your heavy hitters?”

“One of my heavy hitters, Leandro said simply.

As they spoke, the car came to a stop. Herman was waiting on the porch for them.

Seraphina eyed the quaint cottage, imagining what kind of people Herman’s grandparents would be.

She and Leandro had barely helped Valerio out of the car when Herman’s Grandma Ross emerged from the house, exactly as Seraphina had pictured. Though she was well into her seventies, Ross was the picture of vitality, with her jet-black hair and bright eyes. She wore a tasteful, modernized dress that spoke of elegance and grace.

“Mrs. Ross, it’s been too long,” Leandro greeted her with Seraphina and Valerio in tow, his tone respectful and warm.

“It has,” Ross smiled gently. “But I know you’re busy, and it’s good for young people to keep busy.”

Then Ross turned to Seraphina and Valerio. Leandro quickly introduced them. “This is my wife, Seraphina, and Valerio’s mother.”

hand and examined her closely. “No

compliments, Seraphina humbly said, “I

none of that Mrs. Ross’ business-it’s too formal. Leandro might be set in his ways, but you can call

“Grandma Ross! I never got to meet my own, so it feels nice

laughed heartily at that, looking at Leandro approvingly. “You’ve gotten yourself a bright and lively wife, a perfect complement to

asked, “Where is Mr. Neil?”

upstairs giving him a check-up,” Ross said hurriedly. “Come in, come in, let’s talk inside.”

they were greeted by Grandpa Neil coming down the stairs with the

his military background and imposing presence, matched

been two

almost sheepishly. “I’ve been too focused on work and should have visited

achievement for you. Unlike Herman, nearly thirty and not a thought of

She quickly quipped, “Grandpa,

must be Leandro’s wife?” Neil appraised Seraphina, then nodded his approval. “Pretty, bright eyes, vibrant!

the compliment, Grandpa, Seraphina

“Since you have company, I’ll leave you to

here, it’s okay,” Neil insisted. “Stay for dinner. This is Dr. Garrison from the Summitville Hospital,

at Garrison in greeting, ut hearing the name, Seraphina was struck by a distant

recollections. “The deputy chief physician in gastroenterology at Summitville Hospital over

being remembered so precisely, Garrison adjusted his glasses and looked closely at Seraphina. “You are?”

softly, a smile in her voice. “Years ago, my father was your patient. His name was Carney Bennett, do you

to trigger something in Garrison, who hesitated before his expression grew somber. “I remember him… I’m sorry we couldn’t save