Chapter 218


    Leandro dropped his ck coat as he walked in, answering at the same time, “Just got back from


    Reynolds Vista Retreat.”


    From Reynolds Vista Retreat?” Seraphina spun around to follow him, “You know grandpa doesn’t like


    hearing or seeing certain things about that ce, why didn’t youe back with him?”


    Karan, who was in the kitchen, heard their conversation and came out to ask Leandro if he needed


    anything to eat. Leandro waved him off and as he was about to head upstairs, responded to Seraphina,


    “Grandpa’s going to stay at Reynolds Vista Retreat for a while.”


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    “What?” Seraphina quickly grabbed Leandro’s arm, “Grandpa’s old, he can’t handle all that stress. Do


    you really think he can be happy there? What if he gets upset again and ends up in the hospital?”


    Leandro paused, turning around to look at her, “Grandpa’s been through a lot, he’s not as frail as you


    think.”


    Just as Seraphina was about to say something, Karan interrupted, “Sera, let Leandro go rest, look at


    him, he’s beat.”


    Seraphina then looked closely at Leandro’s face. He was always full of energy, like a never-tiring


    superman, but now, his eyes were a bit red, clearly he was really tired.


    Seraphina was silent for a moment, then asked, “Have you been up for two days straight?”


    Considering Gloria’s erratic mood these past two days, he’d been busy with work during the day and


    taking care of Gloria at Reynolds Vista Retreat at night, it was no wonder he was exhausted.


    “Yep.” Leandro responded.


    “Then I’ll leave you alone. Seraphina said, “Go take a shower, then get some rest”


    She walked Leandro upstairs, saw him to the second floor, then dashed downstairs to call Conway on


    her cell phone.


    Conway picked up quickly


    Hearing his calm and steady voice, Seraphina felt slightly relieved, but she stillined about his


    sudden return to Reynolds Vista Retreat


    “Don’t worry, I’m fine.” Conway said, “I may be old, but in this family, besides you, who dares to neglect


    me? Even Gloria wouldn’t dare. If I’m here, she’ll consider my feelings a bit more, and her own mood


    will be more stable.”


    “She doesn’t want to see you” Seraphina said, “Your presence there will just annoy her more.”


    “So, what should we do? Have Leandro keep vigil there every night?” Conway sighed, “He’s got


    enough on his te, I don’t want to see him burning himself out Has hee home?”


    “He’s back.” Seraphina replied, “But you’re not nning oning back, are you?”


    Conway said, “Well, Christmas ising. Might as well spend it here, saves them the trouble of


    running back and forth. As for you, go wherever you want with Leandro, dont worry about me.”


    Seraphina frowned at this, and after a moment said quietly, “We’ll see


    After taking a shower, Leandro was checking his messages when Keen called.


    “Mr. Reynolds, the missus just asked me to cancel your schedule for today, she wants you to rest.


    Keen said, I’ve started making the arrangements.


    Leandro hadn’t nned on taking the day off, and he paused before responding. ‘Did she reach out to


    you?”


    “Yes,” Keen seemed uncertain about Leandro’s reaction, he continued, “You haven’t rested for two


    days, today’s schedule isn’t urgent, it could easily be postponed…”


    “Alright “Leandro responded, then hung up.


    On the other end of the line, Keen was taken aback, holding the phone. The Leandro he knew, who


    never seemed to tire, was persuaded to put off his work so easily?


    This wasn’t the Leandro he knew this wasn’t the Leandro he knew at all…


    While Keen was deep in thought on the other end of the line, Leandro casually took off his robe, pulled


    back the covers and climbed into bed, falling into a deep sleep.


    He didn’t sleep forlong, waking up at four in the afternoon.


    The winter sun sets early, and it was now sunset, the sky a golden hue. The half-drawn curtains in the


    bedroom created a hazy y of light and shadow that was somewhat disorienting.


    As Leandro opened his eyes, Seraphina was carefully pushing the door open and tiptoeing in


    She didn’t expect to make eye contact with him as soon as she entered the room.


    Seraphina paused, looking somewhat disappointed, “Did I wake you?”


    She had a book here that she hadn’t finished, and she nned to kill time with it, but ended up waking


    him up instead-


    The man was just too tense, he couldn’t get a decent sleep.


    Though it wasn’t her concern, Leandro didn’t deny it.


    He hadn’t expected her to be still at home when he woke up. After a moment of silence, he said,


    “Come here.”


    Seraphina obedientlye over.


    Leandro looked refreshed, but he stilly there, exuding anguid aura, showing no emotion, so


    Seraphina felt at ease.


    After sitting down by the bed, she took off her jacket, Leandro pulled back the covers and invited her in.


    Seraphinay quietly in his arms, feeling his warmth, a normal temperature.


    Leandro didn’t move or speak, just holding her like that, and before long, his eyes were closed again.


    This kind of time, this kind of position, was unprecedented for them.


    Cozy and peaceful


    But Seraphina could tell, Leandro wasn’t asleep


    Of course, if he could fall asleep, that would be a miracle.


    “How’s your mom doing?” After a pause, Seraphina asked.


    Leandro, still with his eyes closed, took a moment before answering, ‘Nothing serious”


    “That’s good”Seraphinay on his chest, fiddling with the sash of his bathrobe. After a pause, she said,


    “Even though her mood’s all over the ce, shed still rein it in around your grandpa, right?”


    All Leandro replied was, “Yeah”


    Seraphina nodded, fell silent for a while, then said, “By the way, there might be some changes to the


    n of Valerio going on the study trip to Starhaven


    with you


    It was only after hearing this that Leandro slowly opened his eyes and gave her a deep look.


    1 got a job from Patrick, nning to help him with an investigation.” Seraphina said, drawing circles on


    his chest with the tie in her hand, “But I’m worried that Valerio would be disappointed, so, I’m thinking of


    taking him on a short trip, you think that’s okay?”


    Leandro quietly watched her for a while, then let her go and slowly sat up.


    So, she made all these arrangements today just to tell him this?


    Leandro sat on the edge of the bed, stood up after slipping into his slippers, then turned to look at her


    again, ‘Do you think my opinion on this matters to you?”