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!”

“Mom, you’re too greedy! You already

a sudden motion, but quickly

her hand gently, examining the pear-shaped emerald that shone brilliantly against the platinum and diamond setting.

beautiful,” Leandro said.

cocked her head, “Is it for me? You sure you didn’t get

just go with it. It’s kind

admiring the ring on her finger while adding, “Don’t talk nonsense, I’m

back until

ring and patted his chest with the other, “What’s yours is mine, remember? I’ll

up and headed towards the kitchen, eager to show off her new treasure to

sat back, smiling faintly as he watched her

Mánor hosted a small recovery party for Leandro, inviting his childhood friends who had

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

buzzed with life as the guests arrived and immediately encircled Valerio. They teased him and persuaded him

Valerio was Seraphina’s biological child sparked yet

hasn’t been that long

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

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

to Leandro and Seraphina,

couldn’t be bothered with such matters, but Seraphina glared at Edgar, “Who agreed to that? Son, don’t you dare call

laughed out loud, “Ignore him; he’s just feeling

done that made you guilty enough to use my

said, “What could I possibly feel

his

and said, “If he won’t spill the

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

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

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 accident-by then, the contracts were already signed. There was nothing I could

the other hand, seemed unfazed, merely glancing at Edgar before turning back to chat

was determined to see Edgar, whom she considered a “public enemy,” ousted from

jostling at the door, a car pulled up. The engine cut out, and Herman

sight of Seraphina and Edgar’s shoving match. “Don’t ask,” Seraphina snapped.

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

“Swear