Chapter 232

Seraphina was planning some places to visit, places that Leandro knew very well.

Not because he’d been there, but because he’d seen them in countless photos and videos.

These were all photos and videos of Betty, which he’d watched repeatedly. Places Seraphina and Betty had once visited, he’d seen in the videos over and

over.

Despite these places being associated with Betty, Seraphina didnt shy away from them. However, she didn’t mention Betty either.

She was still grieving Betty’s passing.

Leandro knew, she hadn’t bounced back as easily as she’d hoped.

Seraphina understood why Leandro insisted on sticking around Velvetwood with her for a while

Just before bed, Seraphina glanced at the calendar and realized how fast time flew. She turned to Leandro, who was reading by the bed, “We’ve been away for nearly half a month. When are we heading back to Sunburst City?”

Tve got time Leandro answered

“But even if your company isn’t swamped, Valerio is starting school soon. Seraphina pointed out. “Doesn’t he need to get ready?”

“He likes it here.” Leandro responded, “A few more days wouldn’t hurt.”

Hearing that, Seraphina paused, then suddenly called out. “Leandro”

Leandro responded without lifting his eyes from his book.

Seraphina gave him a faint smile. “In a few days, lets go visit Betty”

Leandros hands paused mid-page flip. After a moment, he turned to her, his gaze intense.

“You’re waiting for March 4th, aren’t you? To pay her a visit?” Seraphina asked.

March 4th, the day Betty left this world.

deny it, “I want

replied calmly, a faint smile on her face, “I haven’t been to see her in a while. Who knows when we ll be back

snuggled into bed, half her face hidden under the covers, her back to him. “It’s a date, then. Don’t make any other plans.”

a while, put down his book, and lay down.

him snuggle up behind

the heater, but she felt a chill.

in his, rubbing it gently. But her hand didn’t warm up.

paused, then slowly turned

not cold. Seraphina sighed

Leandro placed her hand inside

off guard, by the time Seraphina came to, her hand was

feel his warmth, even

pulled her hand back, but Leandro held on,

all too familiar with

held her close, she would

was in his twenties, his heart would race when they made love.

as if his rapid heartbeat was his

*

heartbeat was steady, unaffected by joy or sorrow. Who was he losing control over, on those rare,

him,

held her close, keeping her hand on his chest until

sound of Valerio running in the hallway. When she opened her eyes, she was still snuggled up in Leandro’s arms, just as

was looking down at her, as if he’d been

on his chest. Her once slightly cold

not cold anymore.” She said.

not

him a glance, pulled her hand away and waved it

brought it to his lips and gave it a light

warmth compared to his chest, but Seraphina felt as if she’d been burned. She quickly pulled her

but she hardly ever

fact, she barely visited her at all in

she was busy, but the real reason was her guilt.

she hadn’t been there enough for her daughter, she couldn’t

Leandro was willing to put his work, which he always prioritized, aside to visit Betty

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