Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 442

For a while, Seraphina had truly reveled in Leandro’s indulgence and compliance, to the extent that she had almost forgotten his cunning and ruthlessness.

He could be utterly merciless when he chose to be.

She’d been run ragged all day, to the point where she didn’t even have the energy for her usual sharp-tongued banter. It was only then that peace prevailed.

In the afternoon, Leandro had gone alone to pick up Valerio from school.

Having not seen his father for several days, Valerio was overjoyed, eagerly tugging Leandro home to see Seraphina.

But when Seraphina saw Leandro, she was as cold as ice, hardly in the mood to make nice.

“Mom, Dad’s here,” Valerio informed her, clearly hoping to warm the frosty atmosphere.

Seraphina glowered at Valerio, making a fist as a warning, deliberately showing off the marks on her wrist left by Leandro’s tie, a silent testament to her ordeal that day.

Leandro, holding an innocent-looking Valerio close, spoke calmly, “Mom’s tired. Let her rest, so she can give you her full attention later, instead of wasting her energy elsewhere.”

At his words, Seraphina gritted her teeth and shot Leandro another glare.

He met her fiery gaze with a raised eyebrow, as if to challenge her disapproval.

Remembering the day’s events, Seraphina begrudgingly swallowed her pride.

That evening, after a cozy dinner at the Manleys, they took Valerio to a movie at his request.

It was a family-friendly animation that Seraphina could tolerate, but exhausted from the day’s events, she struggled to focus and soon started nodding

off.

was resting against Leandro, her hand in his. She tried to withdraw her

her hand as she

position to make her more

the airport. Seraphina was dragged along to see him off. Normally, Leandro traveled by private jet, but

asked, puzzled. “What about your

was Leandro’s curt

beside him, somewhat lost in thought, as she watched the bustling crowd. She had a nagging feeling about his

motives.

pettier than she had

a

natural. Leandro glanced down at her and, without missing a beat, pushed the magazine

she wasn’t focused. She adjusted her posture, and “kindly” straightening his already pristine shirt and

finally set aside the magazine and met her gaze. “Are

this what you wanted?” she

a long moment, until, just when Seraphina was about to roll her

their kiss deepened, reluctant to part.-

Leandro off at the

and Patrick had sparked rumors about her settling in Summitville and issues in her marriage to Leandro. Many speculated they were separated.

by the gossip, their

their bicoastal

brief. A fortnight later, Seraphina

at Reynolds Manor, only the housekeeper

Grandpa?” Seraphina

housekeeper held Valerio and responded, “He went