Tangled in His Obsession Series

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.

but exhausted from the day’s events, she struggled to focus and

off.

saw the movie had reached a climactic scene. To her surprise, she was resting against Leandro,

hand as she once again drifted off to sleep

quietly adjusted their position to make her more comfortable.

the airport. Seraphina was dragged along to see him off. Normally, Leandro traveled by private jet, but this time, he led

here?” Seraphina asked, puzzled. “What

Leandro’s curt reply.

him, somewhat lost in thought, as she watched the bustling

motives.

was pettier than she

this point, Seraphina played along. Seeing Leandro engrossed in a business magazine, she snuggled under his arm

was intimate and natural. Leandro glanced down at her and, without missing a beat, pushed the magazine

half-comprehensible to Seraphina, so she wasn’t focused. She adjusted her posture, and “kindly” straightening his already

set aside the magazine and met her

you

was about to roll her eyes in impatience, Leandro leaned in and kissed her, using the magazine to shield their faces.

kiss deepened,

off at the airport hit the media

pictures of Seraphina and Patrick had sparked rumors about her settling in Summitville and issues in her marriage to Leandro. Many speculated

couple unaffected by the gossip, their affectionate

their bicoastal separation continued.

Summitville remained brief. A fortnight later, Seraphina