Tangled in His Obsession

Chapter 435

Miss him? How could she possibly miss him? She loathed the very thought.

Seraphina opened her mouth to retaliate, but before she could form a word, other, unbidden sounds escaped her lips.

She bit down on her lower lip, shocked into silence, glaring at Leandro.

Leandro met her gaze for a moment before leaning in again, sealing her protests with his kiss.

In the velvety night, the room’s temperature rose with their passion, slowly fermenting until it verged on the uncontrollable…

When it was over, they remained entwined, Seraphina sitting atop Leandro, leaning against his shoulder, too breathless to move.

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Leandro’s hands were under the light duvet, tracing the delicate curve of her waist and drawing her even closer.

Feeling the heat between them, Seraphina wanted to lift herself for some air, but her arms, resting on him, lacked the strength. They wandered aimlessly over his skin instead.

Neither wished to move just yet, so they stayed, lost in the silence.

Seraphina’s fingers found their way to his back, caressing his spine.

“You know why you look so rough?” Seraphina blurted out suddenly.

“Hmm?” Leandro glanced at her profile.

“You’ve lost weight,” she said.

They had been apart for only a few days, and while she and Valerio had been living carefree in Summitville, Leandro’s days in Sunburst City might not have been as kind.

She thought of Gloria, but couldn’t muster the energy to ask or care. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Leandro sensed her thoughts, tightened his embrace, choosing not to spoil the moment with talk of troubles past.

“That’s not a good look for a man,” Seraphina continued.

A low chuckle rumbled in Leandro’s chest, followed by, “Alright, I’ll keep that in mind.”

At his laughter, she couldn’t help but give him a mock glare.

Leandro responded by gently kissing her eyes.

The following day was Valerio’s first day at his new school. Dressed in his crisp new uniform, he was bubbling with excitement, tugging both his parents along.

While he loved the new environment, there was an undertone of nervousness. But Leandro’s presence washed it away-having both his parents there was the greatest comfort.

Leandro and Seraphina spent the morning watching Valerio adapt, and he did so with ease.

“Valerio’s got a good knack for this, just like me,” Seraphina boasted.

Leandro gave her a look before saying, “Being adaptable is good. I hope he adjusts just as quickly if we move back to Sunburst City.”

Her expression shifted at his words, and she replied, “Do you know when he might go back to a school in Sunburst City?”

“It won’t be long,” Leandro answered.

And with that, they inevitably circled back to the topic of Gloria.

Seraphina paused, then added, “Valerio’s happy here. There’s nothing to scare him, nothing to worry about. I really don’t want to see him back in that kind of environment-”

“Remember, I’m looking out for him too,” Leandro interjected softly.

She stopped, knowing he was right. If it weren’t for his consideration, how could she have brought Valerio to Summitville so smoothly?

Because of his attitude, she had felt awkward confronting him the night before. She had thought she knew him, could anticipate his every move and thought. But this time, he proved her wrong. She didn’t understand him completely.

He could offer her and Valerio more than she had ever envisioned.

With this in mind, she finally asked, “How’s your mother doing? Any improvement?”

Leandro nodded slowly, “I believe it won’t be long before you and Valerio can return to Sunburst City.”

She didn’t respond immediately.

Leandro looked out at Valerio playing in the schoolyard and reached out to hold Seraphina’s hand. “Do you want to go back?” he asked earnestly.

Seraphina bit her lip, pulled her hand away, and turned her head, huffing, “Sunburst City can’t compare to the freedom of Summitville…”

“Right.” Leandro’s voice was steady, unsurprised by her answer.

She sighed and conceded, “But Conway’s getting older. I can’t leave him all alone.. If you can sort out those messy situations, of course, I’ll go back to keep him company

Leandro’s gaze remained on Valerio, but at her words, a smile tugged at the corner of his lips.