Chapter 450

At six in the morning, the hospital’s quiet halls echoed the soft footsteps of departing visitors, leaving only Seraphina, Bruce, Celeste, and Keen in the small lounge adjacent to the ward where Leandro lay motionless.

Keen, noticing that both Seraphina and Bruce had stayed up all night, had gone downstairs early to fetch some sandwiches and hot coffee.

The lounge, situated directly across from Leandro’s room, offered a clear view through the hallway and the twin panes of glass that separated them. Seraphina sat perched by the window, her gaze fixed on the still form of Leandro across the way.

Handing out the food, Keen passed a sandwich to Bruce, who then glanced at Seraphina and called out, “Sera, come grab something to eat.”

It took a moment for Seraphina to pull herself away from the view, but she eventually turned and took a sip of the steaming coffee Bruce handed her. Throughout the night, Bruce hadn’t uttered a single question about Gloria, as if his entire universe had narrowed down to the figure lying in the hospital

bed.

Taking a sip of her coffee, Seraphina finally spoke in a low voice, “Are you mad at me?”

Bruce, realizing what she was referring to, paused before replying, “Everything you did was out of concern for Leandro. How could I be mad at you? Besides, if anyone’s to blame, it’s me. What right do I have to be mad at anyone?”

Before Seraphina could respond, Celeste interjected, “Big brother, you’ve made enough messes over the years with your flings. It’s time for some serious self-reflection.”

Bruce simply closed his eyes and let out a weary sigh.

“If you can, go see her, Seraphina suggested. “Talk to her about Leandro… Even though Herman will surely keep her informed, hearing it from you might give her some peace.”

“Don’t blame her?” Bruce asked.

“I do,” Seraphina admitted, “but in the end, she’s a pitiable figure too.”

After this exchange, Seraphina looked at Bruce, seemingly waiting for his reply.

Bruce nodded, “Alright. Once Leandro wakes

nodded in acknowledgement and then turned to Keen, “Keen,

Keen responded promptly. “What do you

she said. “Bring him a few books and a couple of

her today as well, it would undoubtedly affect his mood. But considering Leandro’s current state, she dared not let Valerio

Conway?” Keen couldn’t help

they could keep Valerio in the dark, but Conway would be

it sound too grave; we don’t want to upset him. If he insists on coming to the hospital, have his secretary bring him. Leandro should be waking up soon

understanding and left the hospital shortly

you get some rest?

“One night of worry is nothing. Leandro has been carrying these burdens for years,

this, Bruce sighed again and looked

saw the lead doctor gesturing to her

quickly, she left the lounge and met the doctor, who nodded towards Leandro’s room. “You can go in now, but

had even finished speaking, Seraphina was already making her way through the door into Leandro’s room.

in thanks to the doctor outside, while Celeste, watching Seraphina enter the

sighed softly, “After all she’s been through, how

the most. They learn not to rely on others and in turn, become less reliant

may be the best way to protect oneself in a

a life can be unbearably lonely.

share the burdens with, to lean on and be

is

room, Seraphina sat quietly beside him, occasionally watching the medical staff attend to him but mostly just watching

so quiet. To her,

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