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 already

Seraphina slapped the table with a sudden motion, but quickly winced from hitting her ring-clad finger and held it up, hissing

pear-shaped emerald that shone brilliantly against

beautiful,” Leandro said.

head, “Is it for me? You sure you

go with it. It’s kind

her finger while adding, “Don’t talk nonsense, I’m not

it back until I’m sure,” Leandro said.

chest with the other, “What’s yours is

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

faintly as

recovery party for Leandro, inviting his

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

guests arrived and immediately encircled Valerio. They teased

Seraphina’s biological child sparked yet another round

Leandro with a barrage of questions, “What’s going on? It hasn’t been that long since I last saw you, and now-how

we intentionally kept it from you. Whether you know it or not… it’s irrelevant. It’s

Edgar protested, scooping 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

matters, but Seraphina glared at Edgar, “Who agreed to that? Son, don’t

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

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

could I possibly feel guilty

to Seraphina, turned his face away, declining

sidled up to Victor and said, “If he won’t spill the beans, Victor, tell us.”

family just signed a major deal

dinner table? And you

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.

at

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

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

the world are you two doing?” Herman asked, a frown creasing his brow as he caught sight of Seraphina and Edgar’s

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 we let it

“Swear again.”