Chapter 316

Seraphina slowly woke up, sitting quietly on her bed for a while, gathering her thoughts.

Events of the last couple of days played out in her head, forming a clear narrative.

After sitting for a while, she finally got up from the bed.

Just as she opened the door, she bumped into Leandro who was just about to descend the stairs.

“Morning.” Seraphina said, leaning against the doorframe and giving him a small smile.

Leandro, who was initially heading downstairs, walked up to her and tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, “Did you sleep well last night?”

“Very much so.” Seraphina replied, looking up at him, “Why didn’t you join me?”

Leandro just looked at her, meeting her challenging gaze, full of provocation and allure.

Just as he had expected, his Seraphina had bounced back quicker than he had anticipated.

“If you’re upset about it, there’ll be plenty of other opportunities.” Leandro said nonchalantly.

Suddenly, Seraphina hugged him, chuckling, “I’m really looking forward to it!”

%

Just as she finished her sentence, the door to Conway’s room next door opened. Accompanied by a couple of coughs, the old man appeared at the door, casting a glance at them.

Unfazed, Seraphina slowly let go of Leandro and greeted, “Morning, Conway.”

Conway seemed pleased to see her state today. After some thought, he said, “Should we discuss your mother now, or later?”

Upon hearing this, Seraphina glanced at Leandro before asking, “Is it complicated?”

shook his

pretty straightforward,

heart, the woman whom Carney’s Jasmine painting was meant to be dedicated to.

could pretend to be oblivious. But after his passing, the truth had

truth was an eternal

years, she had been nursing a grudge over this, filled

few sentences, a simple truth.

it was merely someone

for those involved, it was a

she also resent me because I carry Carney’s genes?” Seraphina

didn’t answer her question, simply stating, “I think she’s

was confused,

proposed to your mother yesterday, and she

was completely unexpected

that Magdalen is back, they’ve been seeing each other for a while. He truly loves Magdalen and will treat her well.” Conway sighed deeply, “If she can find her true home, cherished by someone who truly loves her, that would

be wonderful.”

let out another sigh and went downstairs.

still stood by the stairs, a little lost in thought about the sudden engagement

Leandro

smiled faintly, “Whether I’m happy or not doesn’t matter, as long as she’s happy. But do you think she really is?”

just quietly looked at her,

his answer because

she muttered, “She’s heartbroken, desperate… even her resentment is

of this was

bid Leandro goodbye as he was off to work, and then she

directly to Patrick’s company to find

had a soft spot for her because in two hours, she met Patrick

“What

the chair opposite him, smiling. “This way, I get to see the real

you disappointed?” Patrick asked.

“So far, it

want to work here.” Patrick succinctly summarized, then smiled, “Get to the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255