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.

family-friendly animation that Seraphina could tolerate, but exhausted from

off.

had reached a climactic scene. To her surprise, she was resting against Leandro, her hand in his. She tried to withdraw her hand subtly,

hand as she once again drifted off to

position to make her more comfortable.

the next day, after dropping Valerio at school, he was off to the airport. Seraphina was dragged along to see him

Seraphina asked, puzzled. “What about your

Leandro’s

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

motives.

pettier than she had realized.

played along. Seeing Leandro engrossed in a business

and, without missing a beat, pushed the magazine a

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

the magazine and met her gaze. “Are you done?”

this what you

about to roll her eyes in impatience, Leandro

cover, their kiss deepened, reluctant to

Leandro off at the airport

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

by the gossip, their affectionate gestures and stolen kisses shattering the rumors.

bicoastal separation

fortnight later, Seraphina took Valerio back to Sunburst City for the weekend.