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!
from the bathroom, and taking advantage of the lingering effects of alcohol in
searched the bedside, under the bed, and even his
remained elusive.
there was little hope, she still picked them up and checked every pocket, but
aside the clothes, she suddenly realized the sound of water had stopped.
with his shower and was standing in the bathroom doorway
bare upper body glistening, his hair wet, there was a warm steamy vibe about him, but his eyes were still cold and deep, silently watching her, “What are you
Seraphina showed them to him with a smile, “I promised Karan I’d take care of Valerio and this home, so it’s only right I look after your
fold the shirt in her hands, but she couldn’t make
gave up, “I can’t do it, better not to disturb you.”
the door. After a couple of steps, she
her mind, and so
towel.
over to the bed, picked up the black robe and walked back to Leandro. “I can’t fold clothes, but I can help someone get dressed.” Seraphina looked
as she finished talking, her delicate fingers reached for the
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