Chapter 186
He must’ve just come back from outside.
Usually, he wouldn’t have to go outside to get from the garage to the house, but he was radiating freezing cold air that invaded Seraphina’s body through his thin clothing. Yet, when she touched his palm, she felt a burning heal.
His sudden appearance took Seraphina by surprise. Held tightly in his arms, she was caught between the two extreme temperatures, momentarily stunned.
She thought Leandro would say something, but he just held her without moving for a long time.
After seven years, he had become a man of few words, not because he didn’t want to speak but because many things were pointless to discuss.
All these things were useless and unnecessary to him.
Like apologies after regrets.
No words could make up for the irrevocable past and missed chances.
So Leandro didn’t say anything
He didn’t even make a sound, he just held her, his head buried in the crook of her neck, feeling her warmth and her breath.
Things had changed.
She was no longer the same as she was seven years ago.
After a while, Seraphina couldn’t help but move. Surprisingly, the moment she moved slightly, Leandro, who had been holding her tightly, let her go.
Seraphina turned around and finally got a good look at Leandro.
the bright light overhead, his face was a bit pale, and his usually deep
like this, neither seven
of storms and challenges.
her composure and offered a small smile.
look tired,” she said. “Get some rest; have a good sleep. You’ll feel better when you wake
Seraphina turned her gaze away and quickly
in place, watching her receding figure without trying
morning, the entire city was covered in heavy snow, as if trying
from her bed, Leandro
Group started its day early, especially after Leandro’s short business trip. All the staff on the 26th floor arrived early, waiting for
Leandro entered his office, Yasmina had already prepared a cup
to Leandro,
up, she
her.
Keen, who gave her a quick look before continuing
returning to her
finally came out, Yasmina quickly grabbed him and asked, “Did you hear that? Mr.
nodded. “He has a cold”
and said, “Mr.
her a look, sighing
surprising for Yasmina to react this way. Over the years, aside from a few early accidents and emergencies,
thought Leandro was cold–hearted, but those close to him knew that Leandro was harsh on others and even stricter
Leandro’s sickness was confirmed, it quickly spread throughout
It would be abnormal if he didn’t
That day, Leandro only completed half of his
never postponed work, so it looked like he would have to work overtime
but Leandro
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