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.”
Feigning surprise, Seraphina looked at Karan,
scoffed, “You know best.”
sighed, “Karan, if you keep talking about me like this, I won’t be able to
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!”
looked up slightly and saw Leandro. He was dressed in a light camel–colored cashmere sweater, looking comfortable but
his arms, he looked down at her, his deep gaze unflinching. Seraphina started laughing at the sight of him. Despite not wearing makeup,
hand suddenly rested on her
This man, was as cold and heartless as ever. Seraphina thought, but her
going on?” Leandro asked
Karan glared at
her sparkling eyes made her look
was, and Karan got angry and kicked
he glanced at
question was off–limits, I wouldn’t have asked.
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 the door, Seraphina rushed
You should at least let me get my things
that, Karan glared at her
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