Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 450

At six in the morning, the hospital’s quiet halls echoed the soft footsteps of departing visitors, leaving only Seraphina, Bruce, Celeste, and Keen in the small lounge adjacent to the ward where Leandro lay motionless.

Keen, noticing that both Seraphina and Bruce had stayed up all night, had gone downstairs early to fetch some sandwiches and hot coffee.

The lounge, situated directly across from Leandro’s room, offered a clear view through the hallway and the twin panes of glass that separated them. Seraphina sat perched by the window, her gaze fixed on the still form of Leandro across the way.

Handing out the food, Keen passed a sandwich to Bruce, who then glanced at Seraphina and called out, “Sera, come grab something to eat.”

It took a moment for Seraphina to pull herself away from the view, but she eventually turned and took a sip of the steaming coffee Bruce handed her. Throughout the night, Bruce hadn’t uttered a single question about Gloria, as if his entire universe had narrowed down to the figure lying in the hospital

bed.

Taking a sip of her coffee, Seraphina finally spoke in a low voice, “Are you mad at me?”

Bruce, realizing what she was referring to, paused before replying, “Everything you did was out of concern for Leandro. How could I be mad at you? Besides, if anyone’s to blame, it’s me. What right do I have to be mad at anyone?”

Before Seraphina could respond, Celeste interjected, “Big brother, you’ve made enough messes over the years with your flings. It’s time for some serious self-reflection.”

Bruce simply closed his eyes and let out a weary sigh.

“If you can, go see her, Seraphina suggested. “Talk to her about Leandro… Even though Herman will surely keep her informed, hearing it from you might give her some peace.”

“Don’t blame her?” Bruce asked.

“I do,” Seraphina admitted, “but in the end, she’s a pitiable figure too.”

After this exchange, Seraphina looked at Bruce, seemingly waiting for his reply.

Once Leandro wakes up, I’ll

to Keen, “Keen, could

Keen responded promptly. “What do you

she said. “Bring him a few books and a couple

But considering Leandro’s current state, she dared not let Valerio see him just yet and decided to delay it a little longer.

what about Conway?” Keen couldn’t help but ask.

keep Valerio in the dark, but Conway would be another

knew this all too well and replied, “Just give Grandpa a brief update. Don’t make it sound too grave; we don’t want to upset him. If he insists on coming to the hospital, have his secretary bring him. Leandro should

left the

you get some rest? You’ve been up all night. Sleep for a

smile, “One night of worry is nothing. Leandro has been carrying these burdens for years, and

Bruce sighed

she saw the lead doctor gesturing to her from the other

quickly, she left the lounge and met the doctor, who nodded towards Leandro’s room.

even finished speaking, Seraphina was already making her way

doctor outside, while Celeste, watching Seraphina enter the

sighed softly, “After all she’s been through, how could she

have endured the most who hide their understanding the most. They learn not to

journeys may be the best way to

life can be unbearably

to share the burdens with, to lean on and be leaned upon.

destination is

beside him, occasionally watching the

ever seeing Leandro so still, so quiet. To her, he had always been full of life