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!”

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

guy, isn’t what’s yours also mine?” Seraphina slapped the table with a sudden motion, but quickly winced from hitting her ring-clad finger

examining the pear-shaped emerald that shone brilliantly against the platinum

beautiful,” Leandro

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

Leandro responded, “But let’s just go with it. It’s kind of

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

I’ll take it back until I’m

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

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

faintly as

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

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

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

was Seraphina’s biological child sparked

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

Whether you know it or not… it’s irrelevant. It’s a family

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

Leandro and Seraphina, silent.

Seraphina glared at Edgar, “Who agreed

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

over, “What have you done that made you guilty enough to use my son as a

could I possibly feel guilty about? Right, my dear

obedient to Seraphina, turned his face

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

replied, “Their family just signed

show your face at my dinner table? And you have the nerve to ask to be my son’s godfather after

guard by Seraphina’s verbal barrage and could 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

on the other hand, seemed unfazed, merely glancing at Edgar before

see Edgar, whom

the door, a car pulled up. The engine cut out, and Herman stepped out of the

his brow as he caught sight of Seraphina and Edgar’s shoving match.

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

“Swear