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!
door, listening to the sounds of water from the bathroom, and taking advantage of the lingering effects of alcohol
searched the bedside, under the bed, and
remained elusive.
Knowing there was little hope, she still picked them up and checked every pocket, but came up
clothes, she suddenly realized the
done with his shower and was standing in the
a towel wrapped around his waist, his bare upper body glistening, his hair wet, there was a warm steamy vibe about him, but his eyes
with a smile, “I promised Karan I’d take care of Valerio and this home, so it’s only right I look after your living needs
her hands, but she couldn’t make
it.” Seraphina gave up, “I can’t do it, better not
headed for the door. After
was still echoing in her mind, and so was the sight of Leandro in
towel.
clothes, but I can help someone get dressed.” Seraphina looked at
as she finished talking, her delicate fingers reached for the
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