Tangled in His Obsession Series

Chapter 465

After leaving the airport, Leandro made his way back to the Reynolds Vista Retreat.

The place had always been quiet, but now with Gloria gone, it was as if the last whisper of life had followed her out the door.

The house staff, normally scattered about, had gathered in small clusters, chattering away. But at the sight of Leandro’s return, they scattered like leaves in the wind.

Ascending the staircase, Leandro entered Gloria’s room and noticed two prominently placed boxes. After a moment of silence, he approached, picked up the boxes, and left the room.

When he arrived back at the Reynolds Manor, Seraphina was helping Valerio with his arts and crafts homework-a simple arrangement of handcrafted flowers that Seraphina had transformed into a dance of colors and shapes.

Leandro approached, and Seraphina, catching sight of him, didn’t miss a beat. “You’re back?” she asked simply.

“Yeah, Leandro replied, placing the two boxes on the table.

Both Seraphina and Valerio’s eyes were drawn to the boxes.

“Dad, what’s that?” Valerio asked, “A gift?”

Leandro nodded slowly, “Yes, a gift.”

“Who’s it for?” Valerio inquired with growing interest, “Can I open it?”

After receiving a nod from Leandro, Valerio eagerly grabbed one box while Seraphina picked up the other, and they opened them simultaneously.

“It’s a ring!” Valerio exclaimed, holding up a radiant emerald ring.

Seraphina looked up too, revealing a jade pendant shaped like a peanut in her hand, its texture pure and flawless.

“Clearly, we got them mixed up,” Seraphina remarked to Valerio, swapping her peanut pendant for the emerald ring in Valerio’s hand.

“Oh, a peanut,” Valerio said, “Is this for me?”

Leandro affirmed with a soft tone, “Your grandmother wanted you to have it, wishing you a lifetime of safety.”

At the mention of his grandmother, Valerio paused, then looked towards Seraphina.

Seraphina casually slipped the ring onto her finger and propped her chin, teasing, “Don’t you want it? Then give it to me! It’s been ages since I’ve gotten a present!”

“Mom, you’re too greedy! You already have a ring! This

motion, but

pear-shaped emerald that shone brilliantly

Leandro said.

You sure you didn’t

“But let’s just go with

adding, “Don’t talk nonsense, I’m not that kind

I’ll take it back until I’m sure,” Leandro

and patted his chest with the other, “What’s yours is mine, remember? I’ll

to show off her

sat back, smiling faintly as he

hosted a small recovery party for Leandro, inviting his childhood friends who had visited him

free time and organized a

life as the guests arrived and immediately encircled Valerio. They teased him and persuaded him to challenge his dad, creating a lively atmosphére.

Seraphina’s biological child sparked

a barrage of questions, “What’s going on? It hasn’t been that long since I last saw you, and now-how much

kept it from you. Whether you know it or not… it’s irrelevant. It’s a family

Valerio into his arms, “Before, we didn’t know if he could speak, or where he came from, so it was hard to know how to treat him. Now it’s different. He’s your son! Plus, he’s got a sweet tongue now. I’ve grown so fond of him, thinking of making him my godson-say hello to your godfather!”

Leandro

with such matters, but Seraphina glared at Edgar, “Who agreed to that?

“Ignore him; he’s just feeling

shot Victor a glare, and Seraphina, intrigued, slid over, “What have you done that made you guilty enough to use my son as

Edgar said, “What could I possibly feel guilty about?

Seraphina, turned his face away, declining to respond.

he won’t

no big deal,” Victor replied, “Their family just signed a major deal with the Martin Group-”

turned sharply to Edgar. “You traitor! How dare you show your face at my dinner table? And you have

off guard by Seraphina’s verbal barrage and could only stammer out a defense. “I didn’t mean to… First off, I couldn’t decide this alone; second, when the deal was struck, I honestly thought the Reynolds and the Martin Groups had buried the hatchet; and third, all

merely glancing at Edgar before turning back to chat with

was relentless. She was determined to see Edgar, whom she

were jostling at the door, a car pulled up. The engine cut out, and

frown creasing his brow as he caught sight of Seraphina and Edgar’s shoving match. “Don’t ask,” Seraphina snapped. “Just help me kick him out first!”

He had to surrender, “I’m sorry, okay? It’s all