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

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

pear-shaped emerald that shone

Leandro

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

let’s just go with it.

adding, “Don’t talk nonsense, I’m

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

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

eager to show off her new treasure to the housemaid,

smiling faintly as he

party for Leandro, inviting his childhood friends who had visited him often during his hospital stay.

suddenly found some free time and organized a

They teased him and persuaded

that Valerio was Seraphina’s biological child

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

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

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,

to Leandro and Seraphina, silent.

such matters, but Seraphina glared at Edgar, “Who agreed to that?

he’s just

slid over, “What have you done that made you guilty enough to use my

could I possibly feel guilty

turned his face

he won’t spill

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

How dare you show your face at my dinner table? And you have the nerve

didn’t mean to… First off, I couldn’t decide this alone; second, when the deal was struck, I

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 the Reynolds circle.

they were jostling at the door, a car pulled up. The engine cut out, and Herman stepped out of the driver’s

caught sight of Seraphina and Edgar’s shoving match. “Don’t ask,” Seraphina snapped. “Just help me kick him

a suave 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 we

huffed, “Swear