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!
of water from the bathroom, and taking advantage of the lingering
or three minutes, Seraphina had thoroughly searched the bedside, under the bed, and even his wardrobe, but the whereabouts
remained elusive.
she slumped onto the sofa, eyeing Leandro’s clothes. Knowing there was little hope, she still picked them up and checked every pocket, but
clothes, she suddenly realized
with his shower and was standing in the bathroom doorway watching
glistening, his hair wet, there was a warm steamy vibe about him, but his
I’d take care of Valerio and this home, so it’s only right I
in her hands, but
do it, better
and headed for the door. After a couple of
her mind, and so was the sight
towel.
walked 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 at Leandro with sparkling eyes, “It’s
as she finished talking, her delicate fingers reached
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