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!
bathroom, and taking advantage of the lingering effects of alcohol in
minutes, Seraphina had thoroughly searched the bedside, under
remained elusive.
the sofa, eyeing Leandro’s clothes. Knowing there was little hope, she still
the clothes, she suddenly realized the
with his shower and was standing in the bathroom doorway watching her.
around his waist, his bare upper body glistening, his hair wet, there was a warm steamy vibe
I’d take care of Valerio
fold the shirt in her hands, but she couldn’t make
“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.
Leandro. “I can’t fold clothes, but I can help someone get dressed.” Seraphina looked at Leandro with sparkling eyes, “It’s still chilly, Mr. Reynolds, you’d better dry off and put
talking, her delicate fingers reached for the towel around Leandro’s waist.
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