Chapter 397


    Everything about Sandra was a mystery to Seraphina.


    Life had been simple and satisfying for Seraphina since she had gotten back into Valerio’s life. She had


    no other worries, her days were filled with being there for Valerio. She would drop him off and pick him


    up from school, spend the weekends with him at his various hobby sses.


    Whether it was drawing sses or ser practice, Seraphina was always right beside Valerio, never


    leaving his side.


    As for everyone else, they were mostly ignored by her, even Andrea, who could only meet her when


    Valerio was at school.


    Andrea hadn’t seen her for nearly a month, and upon seeing her now, she noticed how much


    Seraphina had changed.


    Compared to before, Seraphina looked radiant, better than she ever had.


    When she sat down, Seraphina was engrossed in watching a video of Valerio on her phone. Even by


    herself, she couldn’t help but beam proudly.


    As Andrea sat down, she couldn’t help but sigh, “You’re with him every minute of the day, and yet in


    these few hours of absence, you need to watch videos of him?”


    Seraphina put away her phone and replied, “What are you talking about? His teacher sent this video.


    I’just received it, so I opened it to watch.


    “Just admit you miss him.” Andrea said, “I won’tugh at you. After all these years of being apart, it’s


    understandable that you want to make up for lost


    time.”


    Seraphina looked at her, “You’re not jealous, are you?”


    Andrea nced at her, “I’m not that idle.”


    Andrea handed Seraphina a bag from her side, “I made two new outfits for Valerio, consider it a gift


    from his loving aunt,”


    “Well, on his behalf, thank you, Aunt Andrea.” Seraphina epted the bag with a smile. After having a


    look inside, an idea popped into her head, “Hey, when you have time, make us matching outfits. I want


    to wear the same clothes as him when we go out-”


    “Are you sure?” Andrea nced at her outfit, “Matching clothes don’t really seem like your style.”


    “I can switch up my style, didn’t you know?” Seraphina retorted.


    Seeing her beaming smile, Andrea shook her head and sighed, “Right now, you’re like a die-hard fan of


    your son.”


    “I won’t deny that.” Seraphina admitted, “After all, my son is far more handsome than the celebrities.”


    As she kept bringing up Valerio, Andrea chose to remain silent and took a sip of her water.


    As she lifted her gaze, Andrea’s eyesnded on the restaurant entrance. Her expression changed


    slightly and she nced at Seraphina.


    Seraphina noticed and quickly turned to look as well.


    Walking through the door was none other than Bowen.


    Seraphina immediately averted her gaze, refusing to look at him.


    However, Bowen didn’t stop. Instead, he headed straight towards them.


    Despite the awkwardness, Bowen maintained the demeanor of a suave gentleman. With a slight smile,


    he asked, “May I join you?”


    “You’re not wee here.” Seraphina responded without even looking at him.


    Ignoring her response, Bowen pulled up a chair and sat down, “Sera, I didn’t take you for someone so


    petty.”


    Seeing this, Andrea stood up, “I’m going to the restroom.”


    After she left, only Seraphina and Bowen were left at the table.


    Seraphina crossed her arms and looked at Bowen coldly. Bowen’s gaze lingered on Andrea for a while


    before turning back to Seraphina, “You and Andrea are so close now, Sandra would be jealous if she


    saw this.”


    Seraphina only stared at him coldly without responding.


    You’ve always been the most important person to her.” Bowen continued, “That’s never changed.”


    Seraphina gave a small smile, still not responding.


    Bowen decided to cut to the chase, “Everything was my doing, and she was just manipted by me.


    Sera, no matter what, I hope you won’t hate her.”


    Seraphina turned her face away and began flipping through the menu.


    “From the start, I only wanted to deal with the Reynolds family, I didn’t want to hurt you, and Sandra


    only ever wanted the best for you.” Bowen exined, “You should know that.”


    Seraphina couldn’t help butugh. She looked at him, “Do you honestly believe what you’re saying?”


    “You’re just not ready to ept it yet.” Bowen responded, “But you know it’s true.”


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    “Don’t try your tactics on me.” Seraphina retorted, “I’m not your Sandra, and I’m not your Tania. I’m not


    falling for your tricks.”


    Bowen smiled, showing a rare hint of sincerity, “We both know what kind of person Leandro is, and how


    he would treat Sandra. Sera, wouldn’t you feel sad if something happened to Sandra?”


    “We’ve settled everything between us.” Seraphina replied, “From now on, whatever happens to her is


    none of my business.”


    “But she’s in the hands of your husband.”


    *Don’t make baseless usations, Mr. Smith.” Seraphina respondedzily, “My husband wouldn’t do


    anything illegal.”


    Bowen fell silent, his gaze lingering on Seraphina’s face, before he finally let out a bitter smile, “It


    seems you’vepletely forgiven Leandro. In that case, can’t you forgive Sandra?”


    “I can.” Seraphina quickly replied, “As long as she steps forward and uses you of all the crimes


    you’vemitted, or if you turn yourself in, I’ll forgive her.”


    After finishing her sentence, she turned to Bowen, “What do you say?”


    Bowen leaned back in his chair, quietly watching her. His expression was calm, and he didn’t say a


    word.


    Seraphina let out a quick, unexpectedugh, “Guess you don’t dare? If that’s the case, don’t parade


    your deep and meaningful emotions in front of me. I couldn’t care less about whatever’s going on


    between you two. From now on, whether you want her dead, she wants you dead, or you both want to


    die together – don’t bother telling me


    “Seems like death is the theme here…” Bowen chuckled, “Looks like you really hate us.”


    Seraphina simply smiled, “d you’re aware.”


    Bowen slowly nodded, “Alright, since you’ve made your feelings clear, I won’t bother you any further.


    Enjoy your meal.”


    With that, he got up and left without a second nce.


    Seraphina sat quietly for a moment before abruptly pping her own hand.


    Andrea returned to the table just in time to catch this, looking at her in surprise, “What’s wrong?”


    “I fell for his tricks.” Seraphina gritted her teeth.


    Bowen hade here to gauge her response, but she had been far too aggressive.


    Someone as adept as Bowen at reading people had likely gotten the answer he wanted from her,


    Seraphina let out a slow breath, her brow still furrowed.


    “So what are you really thinking?” Andrea asked.


    “I haven’t forgiven her.” Seraphina admitted, “But I’d rather she be in Leandro’s hands than Bowen’s.”


    That way, you can keep Bowen in check.” Andrea reasoned, “And you know Leandro wouldn’t hurt her.”


    Seraphina fell silent for a moment before speaking again, “Even if he truly despised her, he would


    never actually harm her out of respect for me.”


    “So in the end, you chose to put her in the hands of the person you trust the most.” Andrea slowly said,


    “You and Leandro seem to be on the same wavelength more and more.”


    Seraphina was quiet for a moment, then turned to look out of the window, “Bowen has probably figured


    out my stance by now.”


    Andrea shrugged, “Not hard to guess, right?”


    Seraphina shot her a look, and Andrea continued, “Since you’ve handed this matter over to Leandro,


    stop overthinking it.”


    “You’re right.” Seraphina suddenly rxed, “Whatever happens, he’ll handle it better than I ever could.”