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.”

have enveloped her in a bear hug if he could. However, all he managed was to reach out and grasp her hand tightly

of his medical reports flashed through her mind. She had seen his scars before, especially the prominent

never dwelled on them, or rather,

scars to the pain he had endured, she suddenly felt a wave of

her trance, Seraphina leaned down

muscles tensed at the contact.

came back to her senses, the moment had already passed beyond salvaging. Without looking up, she could feel Leandro’s gaze on her, likely mixed with surprise and confusion.

she could pinch herself for being so embarrassingly forward.

was she thinking?

semblance of dignity, Seraphina opened her mouth and bit down on Leandro’s arm, grinding her teeth in for good

at him and asked, “Did

at her

hurts. You better rest up. I need

I’m stuck here, you can do whatever you want, huh?” Leandro glanced at the teeth marks she had left on his arm and spoke calmly.

slight smirk. “What else?

lips twitched into a smile. “This one,

Seraphina declared defiantly, her words dripping

that defiance, cherishing every word.

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

returned to Reynolds Manor to oversee Valerio’s lessons with his

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

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

come

stiffened, “Grandpa, what’s wrong?”

serious,” Conway sighed. “I just don’t fancy playing spectator to the drama here anymore.”

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

Conway grumbled. “Just get

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

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