Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 465

After leaving the airport, Leandro made his way back to the Reynolds Vista Retreat.

The place had always been quiet, but now with Gloria gone, it was as if the last whisper of life had followed her out the door.

The house staff, normally scattered about, had gathered in small clusters, chattering away. But at the sight of Leandro’s return, they scattered like leaves in the wind.

Ascending the staircase, Leandro entered Gloria’s room and noticed two prominently placed boxes. After a moment of silence, he approached, picked up the boxes, and left the room.

When he arrived back at the Reynolds Manor, Seraphina was helping Valerio with his arts and crafts homework-a simple arrangement of handcrafted flowers that Seraphina had transformed into a dance of colors and shapes.

Leandro approached, and Seraphina, catching sight of him, didn’t miss a beat. “You’re back?” she asked simply.

“Yeah, Leandro replied, placing the two boxes on the table.

Both Seraphina and Valerio’s eyes were drawn to the boxes.

“Dad, what’s that?” Valerio asked, “A gift?”

Leandro nodded slowly, “Yes, a gift.”

“Who’s it for?” Valerio inquired with growing interest, “Can I open it?”

After receiving a nod from Leandro, Valerio eagerly grabbed one box while Seraphina picked up the other, and they opened them simultaneously.

“It’s a ring!” Valerio exclaimed, holding up a radiant emerald ring.

Seraphina looked up too, revealing a jade pendant shaped like a peanut in her hand, its texture pure and flawless.

“Clearly, we got them mixed up,” Seraphina remarked to Valerio, swapping her peanut pendant for the emerald ring in Valerio’s hand.

“Oh, a peanut,” Valerio said, “Is this for me?”

Leandro affirmed with a soft tone, “Your grandmother wanted you to have it, wishing you a lifetime of safety.”

At the mention of his grandmother, Valerio paused, then looked towards Seraphina.

Seraphina casually slipped the ring onto her finger and propped her chin, teasing, “Don’t you want it? Then give it to me! It’s been ages since I’ve gotten a present!”

you’re too greedy! You already have

mine?” Seraphina slapped the table with a sudden motion, but quickly

the pear-shaped emerald that

Leandro

cocked her head, “Is it for me? You sure

just go with it.

adding, “Don’t talk nonsense, I’m not that kind of greedy woman.”

until I’m sure,”

flash, Seraphina withdrew her hand with the ring and patted his chest with the other, “What’s yours

kitchen, eager to show off her new treasure to the housemaid, “Look what I got-”

smiling faintly as

later, the Reynolds Mánor hosted a small recovery party for Leandro, inviting his childhood friends who had visited him often during his

all, had suddenly found some free time and organized a dinner that no one wanted

encircled Valerio. They teased him and persuaded him to challenge his dad, creating a lively atmosphére.

that Valerio was Seraphina’s biological child sparked yet

with a barrage of questions, “What’s going on? It hasn’t been that long since I last saw

not like we intentionally kept it from you. Whether you know it or not… it’s irrelevant. It’s a family matter, why should you

didn’t know if he could speak, or where he came from, so it was hard to know how to treat him. Now it’s different. He’s your son! Plus, he’s got

to Leandro and Seraphina,

Edgar, “Who agreed to that? Son, don’t you dare

loud, “Ignore him; he’s just

“What have you done

I possibly feel

turned his face away,

said, “If he won’t spill the beans, Victor, tell

family just signed a major deal with

at my dinner table? And you have the nerve to ask

guard by Seraphina’s verbal barrage and could only stammer out a defense. “I didn’t mean to… First off, I couldn’t decide this alone; second, when the deal was struck, I honestly thought the Reynolds and the Martin Groups had buried the hatchet; and third, all this drama unfolded after your

on the other hand, seemed unfazed, merely glancing at Edgar

however, was relentless. She was determined to see Edgar, whom she considered a “public enemy,” ousted from the Reynolds circle.

pulled up. The engine cut out, and Herman stepped out of the driver’s

doing?” Herman asked, a frown creasing his brow as he caught sight of Seraphina and Edgar’s shoving match. “Don’t ask,” Seraphina snapped. “Just help me kick him out

and worldly man, found himself at a loss under the assault of Seraphina, Leandro’s wife. He had to surrender, “I’m sorry, okay? It’s all my fault! I swear, I’ll never

“Swear again.”