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, “Karan, why would you think
“You know best.”
you keep talking about me like this, I won’t be able to eat.”
focused 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
scent of mint mixed with tobacco. She looked up slightly and saw Leandro. He was dressed in a light camel–colored cashmere sweater, looking comfortable but still
looked down at her, his deep gaze unflinching. Seraphina started laughing at the sight of him. Despite not
suddenly rested on
standing straight. This man, was as cold and heartless as
Leandro
her!” Karan glared at Seraphina.
put on an aggrieved face, but her sparkling
asked who the mother of your son was, and Karan got angry and kicked me
listening, he glanced at
knew this question was off–limits, I
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 over to block it, “Karan, I
at least let me get my things
at her
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