Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 494

After lunch, Neil decided to pay his respects at the Garrison's wake, a necessary solemnity in the quiet town of Summitville. Seraphina, ever at his side, was ready to accompany him, leaving Andrea feeling somewhat out of place and ready to bid her farewell.

"Where will you head off to in Summitville, all by yourself?" Seraphina asked with a hint of concern as they were about to leave. "There's a whole town to explore, and I'm a grown woman. Do you really think I'll get lost?" Andrea retorted with a playful grin.

Just then, Herman descended the stairs, dressed to step out, and Ross chuckled upon seeing him, "Perfect timing, Herman's heading out too. He can show you around, Andrea."

Caught off guard, Herman was about to protest, and Andrea was ready to decline, but Seraphina interjected, "That's settled then. Herman, take good care of Andrea for me! We'll catch up with you guys later!"

Herman's instinct was to reach out to her, to explain he had his own errands, but Seraphina was already dashing towards Neil's car parked outside, sliding into the passenger seat, leave him with no choice.

With no more to be said, Andrea simply told Herman, "Just drop me off somewhere nearby. I'll walk around as I please."

Herman grunted an acknowledgment, grabbed his keys, and they stepped out into the fresh air.

Andrea bid Ross goodbye and hopped into Herman's car.

They drove past quaint neighborhood streets until they reached a serene avenue lined with towering oak trees that shaded the world below, a rare quiet corner of Summitville.

"Drop me off here," Andrea suggested. "I'd like to take a stroll around this area, don't let me hold you up."

Herman glanced at the road stretching out before them and remarked, "Not much to see around here."

Andrea, already scanning through her phone's map, replied, "A random walk is all I need, doesn't have to be the town square."

could respond, his phone rang. Glancing at the caller

weren't you supposed to come over to dig up some files? How soon can you make it?" The caller's voice echoed through

Herman replied, a touch of urgency in his

call ended, he spared Andrea a fleeting glance and

unbuckled her seatbelt, thanked him, and stepped out

caught a glimpse of Andrea walking away in the rear-view mirror, her back to him, and refocused on the road ahead. Alone with her thoughts, Andrea knew they walked different paths. Despite the chance meetings and meticulous arrangements, she maintained a respectful distance. They were never meant

Herman didn't linger and sped

filled with mourners paying their respects

resting briefly on Garrison's kind-faced portrait, yet her expression remained undisturbed. As Herman

unfold as they did. Now, amidst the sorrow, her heart was filled with defiance and anger. Those who erred must face

only fitting for Neil to stay, but Seraphina felt no obligation to

Magdalen lay at rest. Standing before their tombstone, which bore their names side by side, Seraphina fell into a silent reverie. After a

squatted there in silence

you still want me? Her, the fake daughter, the daughter who brought nothing but disaster-did he still

stared at Carney's name on the stone,

him more. Regardless of everything, he would never

from her eye, Seraphina continued to gaze at

the sound of footsteps, both

Simon standing there, also holding a

She rose to face him, her voice icy, "What are you

"The other day, you asked me if I