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!”

up, “Mom, you’re too greedy! You

the table with a sudden motion, but quickly winced

that shone brilliantly against the platinum

beautiful,” Leandro said.

head, “Is it for me? You sure

Leandro responded, “But let’s just go with

“Don’t talk nonsense, I’m not

back until

the ring and patted his chest with

to show off her new treasure to the housemaid, “Look

faintly as he watched her leave.

party for Leandro, inviting his

them all, had suddenly found some free

encircled Valerio. They

revelation that Valerio was Seraphina’s biological child sparked

questions, “What’s going on? It hasn’t been that long since I

it from you. Whether you know it or not… it’s irrelevant.

Valerio into his arms, “Before, we 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 a sweet tongue now. I’ve grown so fond of him, thinking of making him my godson-say hello to your godfather!”

Leandro

Edgar, “Who

him; he’s just

Seraphina, intrigued, slid over, “What have you done that made you guilty enough to use my son as a shield?

Edgar said, “What could I possibly feel guilty about?

obedient to Seraphina, turned his face away, declining

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

Victor replied, “Their family just signed a major deal with the

to Edgar. “You traitor! How dare you show your face at my dinner table? And you have the nerve to ask

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

on the other hand, seemed unfazed, merely glancing at

Edgar, whom she considered a “public enemy,”

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

creasing his brow as he caught sight of Seraphina and Edgar’s shoving match. “Don’t ask,” Seraphina snapped. “Just

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 do anything to cross the Reynolds Group or Leandro. Can

huffed, “Swear