Chapter 454

“Seriously, does it matter who told me?” Leandro drawled, a faint hint of fondness lacing his tone

“Of course, it matters,” Seraphina shot back, crossing her arms. “I suspect the person who’s been whispering in your ear might be a bit hard of hearing. Probably got the whole thing twisted.”

“Oh.” Leandro’s voice lifted in mock surprise. “So, you’re suggesting I should continue to manage Reynolds Group??”

Seraphina’s brows knitted together before she softened, adding, “If you have enough energy to do it, go ahead. Can I really stop you?”

“Alright, then. About Keen-” Leandro began, but before he could finish, a wince tightened his features, and he shut his eyes, inhaling deeply.

Seraphina’s face flickered with concern as she rose to her feet. “Is it the wound?”

It took a moment before Leandro composed himself, his face paler than before.

Watching him intently, Seraphina sighed as Leandro breathed out slowly and murmured, “I’m fine.”

Her gaze shifted to the pain pump beside his hand. “Is that thing not doing its job? Or maybe the dosage is too low? Should I call the doc to up your pain meds?”

Leandro just looked at her quietly for a moment before finally responding, “I can handle it.”

Seraphina gave him a stern look, but seeing him gradually relax, she finally relented, “You still up for work? Want me to get Keen in here?”

“It’s not out of the question,” Leandro admitted.

Hearing that, Seraphina reached out and gave his good arm a playful twist.

“Hmm?” Leandro raised an eyebrow at her.

After a moment of silent confrontation, Seraphina let out a huff and said simply, “No way.”

A low chuckle escaped Leandro, and he finally conceded with a single word, “Fine.”

a bear hug if he could. However, all he

Seraphina’s gaze landed on an inconspicuous scar on his arm, and memories of his medical reports flashed through her mind. She had seen his scars before, especially the prominent ones from

never dwelled on them, or rather, she chose not

he had endured, she suddenly felt a wave of distraction wash over her.

out of her trance, Seraphina leaned down and gently kissed the scar

muscles tensed at

the moment had already passed beyond salvaging. Without looking up, she could feel Leandro’s gaze on her, likely mixed

she couldn’t help but wish she could pinch herself for being so

was she thinking?

her mouth and bit down on Leandro’s arm, grinding

at him and asked, “Did that hurt?”

stared at her expressionlessly.

hurt, it means the wound really hurts. You better rest up. I need you

want, huh?” Leandro glanced at the teeth marks

smirk. “What else? You gonna get up and

a smile. “This

not afraid of you,” Seraphina declared defiantly, her

relished that defiance, cherishing

room, and visitation restrictions were eased. Conway and Karan took up residence in the room-Conway idly flipping through

Manor to oversee Valerio’s lessons

a productive session, she retained a couple of teachers and politely dismissed two, temporarily resolving Valerio’s education concerns. He was a quick learner, deeply engrossed in his studies, yet always seemed to

take him to

come to

stiffened, “Grandpa,

don’t fancy playing spectator to the drama here

tone, Seraphina couldn’t help but laugh. “Who’s bold enough to

else?” Conway grumbled. “Just get

to Valerio and took a deep breath before saying, “I’m going to take you

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