Chapter 442

For a while, Seraphina had truly reveled in Leandro’s indulgence and compliance, to the extent that she had almost forgotten his cunning and ruthlessness.

He could be utterly merciless when he chose to be.

She’d been run ragged all day, to the point where she didn’t even have the energy for her usual sharp-tongued banter. It was only then that peace prevailed.

In the afternoon, Leandro had gone alone to pick up Valerio from school.

Having not seen his father for several days, Valerio was overjoyed, eagerly tugging Leandro home to see Seraphina.

But when Seraphina saw Leandro, she was as cold as ice, hardly in the mood to make nice.

“Mom, Dad’s here,” Valerio informed her, clearly hoping to warm the frosty atmosphere.

Seraphina glowered at Valerio, making a fist as a warning, deliberately showing off the marks on her wrist left by Leandro’s tie, a silent testament to her ordeal that day.

Leandro, holding an innocent-looking Valerio close, spoke calmly, “Mom’s tired. Let her rest, so she can give you her full attention later, instead of wasting her energy elsewhere.”

At his words, Seraphina gritted her teeth and shot Leandro another glare.

He met her fiery gaze with a raised eyebrow, as if to challenge her disapproval.

Remembering the day’s events, Seraphina begrudgingly swallowed her pride.

That evening, after a cozy dinner at the Manleys, they took Valerio to a movie at his request.

from the day’s events,

off.

To her surprise, she was resting against Leandro, her hand in his. She tried to withdraw her hand subtly, but Leandro caught her

struggle, Seraphina gave in, let him hold her hand as she once again drifted off to sleep on

adjusted their position to make

the airport. Seraphina was dragged along to see him off. Normally, Leandro traveled by

here?” Seraphina asked, puzzled. “What

maintenance,” was Leandro’s curt reply.

his flight, Seraphina sat beside him, somewhat lost in thought, as she watched the bustling crowd. She had a nagging feeling about his

motives.

was pettier than she had

a business magazine,

missing a

to Seraphina, so she wasn’t focused. She adjusted her posture, and “kindly” straightening

aside the magazine and met her

you wanted?” she retorted.

roll her eyes in

kiss deepened, reluctant

of Seraphina seeing Leandro off at the airport hit the media

rumors about her settling in Summitville and issues in her marriage to Leandro. Many speculated they were

couple unaffected by the gossip, their affectionate gestures and stolen kisses shattering the

bicoastal separation

brief. A fortnight later, Seraphina took Valerio

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