Chapter 18
The bedroom’s dim light exuded a subtle sense of luxury, yet upon a quick glance, it appeared to be vacant.
The bathroom door emitted a warm orange glow, accompanied by faint sounds of water, indicating someone was taking a bath. However, the question remained: was there one person or two inside the bathroom?
Seraphina surveyed the room and soon arrived at an answer.
Leandro’s discarded clothes lay on the sofa, and a black robe rested neatly on the large bed, seemingly solitary and devoid of any trace of a woman’s presence.
Recalling the poised and gentle Ms. Harrison from earlier that afternoon, Seraphina couldn’t help but sigh.
This man was unexpectedly dispassionate. Ms. Harrison was a carefully chosen beauty by Mrs. Reynolds herself!
the bathroom, and taking advantage of the lingering effects of alcohol in
thoroughly searched the bedside, under the bed, and even his
remained elusive.
eyeing Leandro’s clothes. Knowing there was little hope, she still picked them up and checked every
aside the clothes, she suddenly realized the sound of
her head, sure enough, Leandro was done with his shower and
wet, there was a warm steamy vibe about him, but his
Karan I’d take care of Valerio and this home, so it’s only right I look after
to fold the shirt in her hands,
“I can’t do
door. After
Una had shared at dinner was still echoing in her mind, and so was the sight of
towel.
walked back to Leandro. “I can’t fold clothes, but I can help someone get dressed.” Seraphina looked
her delicate fingers reached for the towel
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