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.”

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

his arm, and memories of his medical reports flashed through her mind. She had seen his scars before, especially

on them, or rather, she chose not to.

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

Seraphina leaned down and gently kissed the scar on his arm.

tensed at

passed beyond salvaging. Without looking up, she could feel Leandro’s gaze on her,

couldn’t help but wish she could

she thinking?

semblance of dignity, Seraphina opened her mouth and bit down on

up at him and asked, “Did that hurt?”

at

her throat, Seraphina rambled, “If that didn’t hurt, it means the wound really hurts. You better rest up. I need you to get well

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

slight smirk. “What else?

a smile. “This one,

Seraphina declared defiantly, her

that defiance,

next day, after 24 hours of observation, Leandro was moved to a regular room, and visitation restrictions were eased. Conway and Karan took up residence in the room-Conway idly

Reynolds Manor to oversee Valerio’s lessons with his new tutor.

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 worry

take him to the

you better come

“Grandpa, what’s wrong?”

Conway sighed. “I just don’t fancy playing spectator

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

else?” Conway grumbled. “Just get over

deep breath before saying, “I’m going to take you to

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