Chapter 150
Bruce’s conversation with Leandro didn’t end on a high note
After spending a full day with Conway Seraphina was now picking up Valerio from school.
Valerio had been feeling down all day because he didn’t see her last night. As soon as school ended and he saw Seraphina, he rushed over to her.
She smiled, patted his head, and ushered him into the car
They drove off to Leandro’s new apartment. Everything was normal, but Valerio kept glancing at Seraphina, looking a bit unsettled.
“What’s up?” Seraphina asked. “Why are you staring at me like that?”
Valerio lowered his head. After a while, he looked up at her again, his eyes still filled with unease and confusion
Valerio could sense something different about Seraphina, but he didn’t know how to express it.
After a moment of silence, he suddenly opened his backpack and rummaged inside. To Seraphina’s surprise, he pulled out a small box of chocolates and handed it to her
Seeing the chocolates, Seraphina burst out laughing “Where did you get these? Did a little girl give them to you?”
There was a flash of discomfort in Valerio’s eyes, an obvious yes.
“You’re giving me someone else’s gift, huh? You’re quite the little schemer for your age. That’s not good,” Seraphina said, taking the chocolates She opened the box, popped one into her mouth, and handed another one to Valerio.
Valerio took the chocolate and ate it, all the while watching Seraphina with careful eyes as if trying to gauge her mood.
out, touched his face, and asked
eyes widened in
her. Your mom must be so upset
sleeve tightly Seraphina noticed but didn’t stop him. She stared out the window, her eyes
fell, Leandro’s car pulled up
was having dinner under Lacy’s care. When he saw Leandro, Lacy immediately set
are you here at this hour?” Conway asked, “Seraphina left two hours
have dinner with you.” Leandro responded nonchalantly.
at him and sighed, “Did
happened Everything’s normal,”
aren’t you?” Conway asked, “Seraphina’s been acting differently today, but she wouldn’t tell me anything. Do you think I can’t handle it because I’m old, or do you think I
shouldn’t worry about it. You should focus on
Conway said. “I’m most worried about
voice rang from outside the door, “Why are you so biased? You have so many grandchildren, but you only care about Leandro and a
his head and saw
as Seraphina. She worked at the Hong Kong branch of the
was accusing Conway of favoritism, she still hugged Conway, “Grandpa, I came to see you as soon as I landed”
good” Conway patted her arm, “How long are you planning to
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said,
up to leave. “Now that you’re back, you can keep grandpa company I’ll
deal? You’re leaving as soon as
her
he is
Conway said, “Doesn’t he have enough things
fine, but you also favor
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