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."

phone rang. Glancing

supposed to come over to dig up some files? How soon can you make it?" The caller's voice echoed through the car's Bluetooth. "I've got a case to work on,

of urgency in his voice. "I'll be there in

call ended, he spared Andrea a fleeting glance and pulled over

unbuckled her seatbelt, thanked him, and stepped out onto

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 to be

Herman didn't linger and sped off,

at Garrison's wake with Neil. The room was somber, filled with mourners paying their respects to the revered doctor whose

across the room, her eyes resting briefly on Garrison's kind-faced portrait, yet her expression remained undisturbed. As Herman had mentioned, she had foreseen

Herman's professional perspective, this was unforgivable, but Seraphina had her reasons for letting events unfold as they did. Now, amidst the sorrow, her heart was filled with defiance and anger. Those who erred must face the

dear friend of Neil's, it was only fitting for Neil to stay, but

flowers and drove to another part of Summitville, to a cemetery where Carney and Magdalen lay at rest. Standing before their tombstone, which bore their names side by side,

silence

the fake daughter, the daughter who brought

words lodged in her throat, unspeakable. She stared at Carney's name on the stone, and after a long pause, a faint smile broke

Regardless of everything, he would never give up on her, and she wouldn't give up on

tear from her eye, Seraphina continued

of footsteps, both unfamiliar

turned sharply to see Simon standing there, also holding a

She rose to face him, her voice

hers, and he said softly, "The other day, you asked me if I felt any remorse for my wrongdoings. I think my answer was