Chapter 114
In the early morning, he returned from Seashore Haven and quickly went back to his office after freshening up. After grinding all day, he realized he hasn’t slept for two days straight
Yet under such circumstances, he found himself wide awake half an hour after he dozed off.
He didn’t have any dreams, and nothing was physically wrong. He just woke up, out of the blue
After a moment of silence, Leandro got up, got dressed and went downstairs
Unexpectedly, the living room was still lit, with Karan watching TV on the sofa
Hearing his footsteps, Karan turned to look at him, frowned and asked, “Didn’t you just go to bed? Why are you up again?”
“Can’t sleep, thought I’d have a drink Leandro walked over to the liquor cabinet, got himself a drink, and then asked her, “Why are you still up?”
Karan exhaled “Tm getting old, don’t need as much sleep. I can’t sleep either, so I’m watching TV
Leandro settled down on the couch with his drink, taking sips while watching the lively family drama on TV
Karan looked at him and asked, “Does the drink help?”
“A bit,” Leandro replied.
After a while, Karan said again, “You’re putting too much pressure on yourself. You don’t have to handle everything personally. Don’t your employees do anything?”
Leandro didn’t answer, just swirled his drink
“Didn’t the company run just fine when you were away at Seashore Haven for a few days? You don’t have to take everything on yourself. The Reynolds Group of today isn’t the Reynolds Group before. Although I don’t know the specifics of the company, its foundations are solid. It’s not going to crumble easily. Why are you working yourself to the bone?” Karan paused, then said, “You need to move on from the past”
drink and put
normal life. Spend more time with Valerio, or… try dating” Karan
bit at the end.
at her, “What’s up with you?”
you’d choose someone I wouldn’t like,” Karan said,
a moment, Leandro softly
before, but I can still tell some
didnt speak, just listened quietly.
I sometimes think it’s nice when she’s
they both fell silent.
the sofa, finishing an episode of the drama with her, before he
bed The room was as quiet
was no one to sneak out from under his covers anymore, no warm presence or sweet scent to
the Adams family Nadine not only prepared a gift for her
only met Melisa Adams. When Melisa saw her, she frowned, “You
Seraphina My mom is Magdalen, Seraphina greeted with a
she laughed, “Ah, you’re Seraphina! You
pictures?” Seraphina asked.
mind. Come sit down,” Melisa ushered her in while ordering the servants, “Go
knew why Melisa was so friendly, but
were inside, Seraphina said. “I know my mom’s situation has been difficult to you, so I came to express
mention it,” Melisa said, We’re from the same hometown. We should help each
huge favor to my mom,” Seraphina said, “So
looked at hef smiling satisfactorily, “You’re a well
a sound from the entrance Seraphina turned to see Cooper
years, but Cooper looked the same. His features were calm and he was thin.
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