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.”
asked her, “You find it interesting, or does it make you uncomfortable?” Feigning surprise,
scoffed, “You
me like this, I won’t be
entirely on Valerio, then suddenly asked, “Who’s 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
tobacco. She looked up slightly and saw Leandro. He was dressed in a light camel–colored cashmere sweater, looking
laughing at
hand suddenly rested on
Seraphina found herself standing straight. This man, was as cold and heartless as ever. Seraphina thought, but her
on?” Leandro asked Karan.
Karan glared at
her sparkling eyes made her look insincere.
of your son was, and Karan got angry and kicked me out.” Seraphina
glanced at Seraphina, his
was off–limits, I wouldn’t have asked. What do you think,
into the house. Just as Karan
should at least let me get my things before
glared at her and reluctantly
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