Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Karan and that boy named Valerio Reynolds both turned to her at the same time.

Blowing on her fingers and giving her earlobe a pinch, Seraphina then turned to Karan and apologized in a distracted manner, “Sorry, Karan, the soup was too hot and I just couldn’t hold it.”

Karan gave her a displeased side–eye and took the bowl of soup to the kitchen.

Rubbing her earlobe, Seraphina then turned to the boy opposite her. Valerio was already eating, his eyes lowered as he chewed elegantly and quietly. Seraphina hadn’t noticed before, but now she found hirm somewhat familiar. The more she looked at him, the more he reminded her of Leandro.

Karan brought out another bowl of soup and placed it before Seraphina.

“Thanks, Karan.” Seraphina kept her smile, her gaze drifting over to the boy across from her from time to time.

Karan seemed to have had enough of her, “Have you had your fill?”

Seraphina replied, “It’s interesting that

does it make you uncomfortable?” Feigning surprise, Seraphina looked at Karan, “Karan, why would you think that of

scoffed, “You know best.”

“Karan, if you keep talking about me like this,

your mom?” Valerio lifted his head abruptly and gave her a look, his gaze was as calm as before and he didn’t answer Seraphina’s question. Karan was already angry and put down her cutlery, grabbed Seraphina and was about to push her out, “Go, go, go! We don’t need you here! You’re still the same old Seraphina from seven years ago!” As she spoke, she dragged Seraphina to the front door, opened it and shoved her out. The shove sent Seraphina straight into the arms of

of a familiar scent of mint mixed with tobacco. She looked up slightly and saw Leandro. He

looked down at her, his deep gaze unflinching. Seraphina started laughing at the sight of him. Despite not

hand suddenly rested

next moment, Seraphina found herself standing straight. This man, was as cold and heartless as ever.

going on?” Leandro asked Karan.

Karan glared at

an aggrieved face, but her sparkling eyes made her look insincere.

was, and Karan

glanced at Seraphina, his

I knew this question was off–limits, I wouldn’t have asked. What do

into the house. Just as Karan was about to close the door, Seraphina rushed

You should at least let me get

that, Karan glared at her and reluctantly let her in.