Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 500

Upon hearing Simon's words, Seraphina's expression subtly shifted.

Valerio seemed a bit stunned, not understanding why Simon had suddenly become Grandpa, his eyes filled with confusion as he glanced at Seraphina for confirmation.

Seraphina felt a headache brewing and avoided the topic, turning to Valerio, "What did you go out to buy so early? Let me see."

In truth, not many stores were open on New Year's Day morning; the father and son had simply gone out early for a stroll out of boredom, picking up a couple of toys for Valerio along the way.

Simon watched as Valerio displayed the toys, a smile quickly spreading across his face. He pushed a large box towards Valerio, "This is a gift from me."

The box was nearly as big as Valerio himself, who was visibly taken aback. Once again, he looked towards Seraphina, seeking her guidance. Seraphina's face wasn't looking too pleased, but perhaps for Andrea's sake, and because it was New Year's Day, she managed to keep her cool and said to Valerio, "Don't you know to say thank you when you receive a gift?"

"Thank you" Valerio blurted out, but after the thanks, he was at a loss for what to say next.

Simon patted his head and smiled, "No worries, take your time."

He then reached into his pocket and pulled out two envelopes, handing one to Valerio, "This is your allowance."

"Thank you." Valerio took the envelope, politely expressing his gratitude.

Only then did Simon turn to Seraphina, extending the other envelope to her, "Sera, this is for you."

"Me?" Seraphina let out a light laugh, "I've been an adult for quite some time now."

"Mm-hmm." Simon nodded and continued, "But I've never given you anything, and although it's just a formality, I'd like to make up for the past." Hearing this, Seraphina subtly turned her face away, reluctant to accept the envelope.

Luckily, Andrea quickly reached out, took the envelope from Simon, and placed it in her hands, "Take it, it's a token of dad's affection."

a moment, but eventually accepted the envelope, carelessly tossing it onto the couch before standing

walked out, her figure quickly disappearing

was obvious to everyone that her cell phone was left on the couch, alongside Simon's envelope. The room fell silent except for the sound of Valerio unwrapping his

ways and indifferent to others' feelings, didn't pick up on the awkward atmosphere and just emotionlessly watched

silence with a smile, "Sera's always been tough on the outside but soft on the inside." Simon nodded, showing

Simon stood up and made his

staring blankly at the garden, the early New

turned, and her gaze hardened upon seeing

beside her and said, "Do you feel I came

Mr. Martin, so shrewd and decisive, might

eyebrows slightly, waiting for her

you really think that what you did in the past, a couple of paintings, a gift, some kindness, can make up

what I've taken from you,

Seraphina said through clenched teeth, her words deliberate

myself in his

you think you

blood in your veins," Simon

vehemently denied, "No, we're

said, "There's

am your

a long time, but eventually stood up and walked away

clear resistance, Simon still stayed

lingered, not in a rush to leave. He learned a lot about Seraphina's childhood from Conway, looked through many of her childhood photos, and even picked

in the small living

living room