Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 455

Eight years ago, Seraphina could still conjure up an image of Leandro as a child, all wide-eyed and innocent. But nowadays, the very thought seemed like a page torn from an ancient fairytale.

Would Leandro even know how to be childlike anymore?

Seraphina, skeptical as ever, led her son Valerio through the hospital doors, only to have her mood sour at the sight that greeted them.

There, by Leandro’s bedside, stood Keen, stooped slightly, whispering something with a hushed urgency.

Leandro listened, his gaze heavy and detached, the very picture of adult reserve. Where was the trace of that childlike spirit now?

As the door creaked open, both men turned to see Seraphina and Valerio.

Keen, caught mid-conversation about matters he deemed pressing, halted abruptly, his words choked off by the sight of Seraphina’s stormy expression. “Daddy!” Valerio, spotting Leandro, dashed to his side, scanning him from head to toe with a mix of excitement and concern. His eyes, tinged red, looked up at his father.

“Did your mom bring you here?” Leandro managed a smile, reaching out to caress Valerio’s reddened eyes. “Miss me?”

Trying to stifle his tears, Valerio nodded.

Leandro glanced at Seraphina before turning back to his son. “Alright, then you’ll stay with me all night, okay?”

“Does it hurt, Daddy?” Valerio’s gaze fell on the IV in Leandro’s hand, his voice laced with worry.

As father and son began to catch up, Seraphina’s attention shifted to Keen, who seemed to shiver under her gaze, contemplating a quick escape. Yet before he could excuse himself, Seraphina motioned him over with a finger, “You, with me.”

Keen’s eyes, pleading, sought Leandro for rescue, but Leandro, engrossed with Valerio, paid him no heed.

a sinking heart, Keen followed Seraphina

you telling him?” Seraphina demanded, arms folded, the moment they were out of

on the current

the time for that?” asked

of the Reynolds Group for years. He can’t just

you thought it best to bombard him with this the day

the update-“Keen protested.

whatever he says?” Seraphina’s tone was sharp. “Don’t

“As Mr. Reynolds’ personal assistant, I’m to follow his instructions to

gaze shifting from the formidable Seraphina to the dejected Keen. “Mom, Dad

turned back to

“Iron Lady,”

Seraphina, however, remained stern. “Can’t let go of the Reynolds Group, huh? Shall I have you discharged

caught the tail end of the exchange, his surprise evident as

before explaining, “Keen was

laced with indignation. “It’s still about the Reynolds Group, isn’t it? Since you’re so concerned, why not have Keen bring all the unfinished paperwork here? Move the boardroom to

struck mute, looking

dressing-down, remained silent, exchanging a wordless look with Valerio, the epitome of a “whipped man.” The tension was palpable.

Valerio, “Go on, reassure your mom that Leandro will

forward and grabbed Seraphina’s hand. “Mom, don’t be mad. Dad won’t

and gently ruffled Valerio’s hair, but when she lifted her gaze, she still shot Leandro a

“Alright, I’ll stay out of the Reynolds Group business from now on. Let them handle

words clipped and devoid