Chapter 457

Seraphina, attempting to switch topics and inadvertently digging herself into a hole, was left seething with irritation at Leandro. Wanting nothing more than to avoid him, she took their son Valerio to the lounge to freshen up.

Back in the hospital room, everyone chuckled as she walked away. Leandro then turned to Dr. Daniel and inquired, “If I’m healing up nicely, is there any chance I can get an early discharge?”

“You’ve been through major trauma, and the surgery was a big one. We need to keep an eye on your vitals and run all the necessary tests. There’s still a recovery process to go through,” Dr. Daniel explained. “So, you just focus on getting better. You’ve got your wife and kid here for support. What’s the rush?”

Leandro paused for a moment before asking, “Did she cry in front of you that day?”

“Sure did,” Dr. Daniel confirmed. “She was pouring over your old medical records, tears streaming down her face, and nothing! said could comfort her.”

Leandro fell silent. Karan had mentioned that Seraphina cried when she went to see Gloria;

Dr. Daniel had just said she cried looking at his past medical records.

In his memory, Seraphina was never one to cry easily. And after seven years away, the Seraphina who had returned to Sunburst City seemed even less likely to shed tears.

Unless it was something that truly touched her heart, she wouldn’t let even a single tear fall.

But now, she had cried twice because of his condition.

As Leandro lay there, he felt as though the Seraphina he was waking up to was somewhat different from the past, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on whether this change was real or imagined.

It seemed now he might have found his answer.

When Seraphina returned to the room with Valerio, freshly washed and brushed, Dr. Daniel and the others had already left. Leandro was quietly lying in his hospital bed, aimlessly watching a mundane TV show.

Seraphina glanced at him, her expression still sour. “They left.

so soon?”

Leandro glanced back and replied, “Did you want to see them? Why did you run off then?”

“Who ran off?” Seraphina retorted, gripping Valerio’s shoulder. “It’s your son who needed looking after.”

“I’m big enough to take care

and shot him a sideways look, “then don’t come crawling

Valerio suddenly cast a wary glance at Leandro.

still, catching Valerio’s gaze only after a moment, his eyes

Valerio could sense a hint of

bedridden and sick, a pitiful sight indeed. Remembering something his

and slowly said, “Then

surprise, “What did

said, “Dad needs someone to look

took a deep breath, lifted Valério’s chin, and asked, “Son, are you sick? Got

Valerio wriggled free from Seraphina’s grasp and took his tablet

bonding time. I’ll enjoy my peace and quiet. From now on, it’s just you two!”

sofa, but then

turned back, “Anything else Mr. Leandro requires?”

“You only half-finished wiping me down earlier. Aren’t you going to finish the job?”

really think I owe you something?” Seraphina threatened to lose her

not that,” Leandro said innocently, “I just want to

was calm and polite, and any further outburst from Seraphina

at Leandro for a moment, she finally relented

Leandro and Valerio watched the movie together. For a moment, Seraphina felt like an old-school housewife, tirelessly serving the men of the household. And the worst part was, those being served acted as if it was

Seraphina finished up with Leandro, she was at last able to take

she lamented the lack of her home comforts-no hair mask, no essential oils, no facial treatments. With her

time she took her shower, Valerio, who had sworn to watch a movie with Leandro,

just undergone surgery, and the slightest movement could cause him pain. Seraphina couldn’t risk letting Valerio sleep next to him.

to Leandro, Seraphina said, “Valerio’s asleep now. You

respond immediately, furrowing his brows

matter?” Seraphina asked as she sensed something was off

itchy,” Leandro replied, glancing

Seraphina moved closer. “Where does it itch?” “Just around where

she was at a loss as to where to begin. His might looked fine, but his body was fragile and confined to the bed. She feared that any careless move might cause him pain or

slip your hand in there; that’ll do.”

slid her hand down

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