Chapter 455

Eight years ago, Seraphina could still conjure up an image of Leandro as a child, all wide-eyed and innocent. But nowadays, the very thought seemed like a page torn from an ancient fairytale.

Would Leandro even know how to be childlike anymore?

Seraphina, skeptical as ever, led her son Valerio through the hospital doors, only to have her mood sour at the sight that greeted them.

There, by Leandro’s bedside, stood Keen, stooped slightly, whispering something with a hushed urgency.

Leandro listened, his gaze heavy and detached, the very picture of adult reserve. Where was the trace of that childlike spirit now?

As the door creaked open, both men turned to see Seraphina and Valerio.

Keen, caught mid-conversation about matters he deemed pressing, halted abruptly, his words choked off by the sight of Seraphina’s stormy expression. “Daddy!” Valerio, spotting Leandro, dashed to his side, scanning him from head to toe with a mix of excitement and concern. His eyes, tinged red, looked up at his father.

“Did your mom bring you here?” Leandro managed a smile, reaching out to caress Valerio’s reddened eyes. “Miss me?”

Trying to stifle his tears, Valerio nodded.

Leandro glanced at Seraphina before turning back to his son. “Alright, then you’ll stay with me all night, okay?”

“Does it hurt, Daddy?” Valerio’s gaze fell on the IV in Leandro’s hand, his voice laced with worry.

As father and son began to catch up, Seraphina’s attention shifted to Keen, who seemed to shiver under her gaze, contemplating a quick escape. Yet before he could excuse himself, Seraphina motioned him over with a finger, “You, with me.”

rescue, but Leandro, engrossed with Valerio, paid him

a sinking heart, Keen followed

Seraphina demanded, arms folded, the moment they were out

on

think now’s the time for

at the helm of the Reynolds Group for

bombard him with this the day

asked for the

says?” Seraphina’s tone was sharp.

Mr. Reynolds’ personal assistant,

out, his gaze shifting from the formidable Seraphina to the dejected Keen. “Mom, Dad wants

turned back to Keen,

outmaneuvered by the so-called “Iron Lady,” made a

to be in good spirits, chatting with Valerio. Seraphina, however, remained stern. “Can’t let go of the Reynolds Group,

of the exchange, his surprise

composure, cleared his throat before explaining, “Keen was only briefing me on the

laced with indignation. “It’s still about the Reynolds Group, isn’t it? Since you’re so concerned, why not have Keen bring all the unfinished paperwork here? Move the boardroom to this hospital room, summon all the execs, and you can run the show from your sickbed. Happy

this irate, was struck mute, looking between his parents in confusion. Karan, equally

to such a dressing-down, remained silent, exchanging a wordless look with Valerio, the epitome of

your mom that Leandro will not repeat his

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