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.”

bear hug if he could. However, all he managed was to reach out

memories of his medical reports flashed through her mind. She had seen his scars before, especially the prominent ones from an old

dwelled on them, or rather, she chose not

he had endured, she suddenly felt a

trance, Seraphina leaned down and gently kissed the scar

at the contact.

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

help but wish she could pinch herself for being so

was she

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

up at him and asked, “Did

just stared at her expressionlessly.

didn’t hurt, it means the wound really hurts. You better rest up. I need you to get well soon

because I’m stuck here, you can do whatever you want, huh?” Leandro glanced at the teeth

curled into a slight smirk. “What else? You gonna get up and hit

lips twitched into a smile. “This one, I’ll

declared

defiance, cherishing every word.

was moved to a regular room, and visitation restrictions were eased. Conway and Karan took up residence in the room-Conway idly flipping

returned to Reynolds Manor to oversee

of teachers and politely dismissed two, temporarily resolving Valerio’s education concerns. He was a quick learner, deeply

as Seraphina was debating whether to take him to the hospital, Conway’s call came

come

stiffened, “Grandpa, what’s

just don’t fancy playing spectator to

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

“Just

took a deep breath before saying, “I’m going to

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