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!”

brief silence, Valerio sprang up, “Mom, you’re too greedy! You already have a

motion, but quickly winced from hitting her

emerald that shone brilliantly

Leandro

me? You sure you didn’t

with it. It’s kind

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

it back until I’m

his chest with the other, “What’s yours is mine, remember? I’ll keep it

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

sat back, smiling faintly as he watched her leave.

days later, the Reynolds Mánor hosted a small recovery party for Leandro, inviting his childhood friends

suddenly found some free

as the guests arrived and immediately encircled Valerio. They teased him and persuaded him to challenge his dad, creating a lively atmosphére.

child sparked yet another round of

utterly baffled, turning to Leandro with a barrage of questions, “What’s going on? It hasn’t been that

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

know how to treat him.

Leandro and

at Edgar, “Who agreed to that? Son,

out loud, “Ignore him; he’s just feeling guilty about something.”

“What have you done that made you guilty enough to use my son

said, “What could I possibly feel guilty about? Right, my

ever obedient to Seraphina, turned his face away, declining to

said, “If he won’t spill the

no big deal,” Victor replied, “Their family just signed a major deal with the Martin Group-”

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

was struck, I honestly thought the Reynolds and the Martin Groups had buried the hatchet; and third,

merely glancing at Edgar before turning back to chat with Hal Jacques.

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

The engine cut out, and Herman stepped out

he caught sight

of Seraphina, Leandro’s wife. He had to surrender, “I’m sorry, okay? It’s all my fault! I

“Swear