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.

want to visit her, with

her face, “I haven’t been to see her in a while. Who knows when we

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

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

felt him snuggle up behind

the heater, but she felt

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

paused, then slowly turned her around.

Seraphina sighed softly.

next moment, Leandro placed her

time Seraphina came to, her hand was on

warmth, even his heartbeat.

Leandro held

too familiar with

her close, she would

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

rapid heartbeat was his way of

*

his heartbeat was steady, unaffected by joy or sorrow. Who was he losing control over,

snuggled up to him, gradually falling asleep.

keeping her hand on

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

looking down at her, as if he’d

slightly, only then realizing her hand was still on his chest. Her once slightly cold hand had been warmed by his body

anymore.” She said.

you sure you’re not cold?” Leandro

her hand away and waved it in front of

brought it

no warmth compared to his chest, but Seraphina felt as if she’d been burned. She

but she hardly ever visited Betty on

at

was busy, but

daughter, she couldn’t face her,

willing to put his work, which he always

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