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?”
“I’m just curious.” Seraphina replied, “It’s interesting that Leandro has such a big son.”
or does it make you uncomfortable?” Feigning surprise, Seraphina looked at Karan, “Karan, why would you think that
“You know
talking about me like this, I won’t
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,
up slightly and saw Leandro. He was dressed in a
down at her, his deep gaze unflinching. Seraphina started laughing at the sight of him. Despite not wearing makeup, her eyes were still sparkling, filled with emotion.
hand suddenly rested on her
herself standing straight. This man, was as cold and heartless as ever. Seraphina thought, but her smile was brighter
on?” Leandro
glared at
an aggrieved face, but her sparkling eyes made her look insincere.
the mother of your son was, and Karan got angry and kicked
glanced at Seraphina,
helplessly, “If I knew this question was off–limits, I wouldn’t have asked. What do
didn’t answer her. He didn’t even give her another glance as he walked past her and into the house. Just as Karan was about to close
least let me get my
Karan glared at her and reluctantly
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