Chapter 412


    That statement was an official deration of Valerio’s status in the Reynolds n


    In the past, Leandro showed affection towards Valerio, but he was still a child raised outside of the


    Reynolds household. Due to his biological mother’s unknown status, he was seldom seen and


    inevitably looked down upon. But now, Leandro had made his stance clear. The title of ‘firstborn


    legitimate grandson” was bestowed upon Valerio, elevating his status instantly.


    Valerio quietly nestled against Leandro, his eyes lowered, showing no reaction. For a moment, the


    room was silent, with no one speaking up.


    Only Feme tumed to Seraphina, her lips curling into a small smile as she said, Seraphina,


    congrattions. After all these years, you finally have a mother son reunion. All the hardships you’ve


    faced before don’t amount to much now, do they?”


    “I have a clear idea of the past incidents,” Seraphina walked over to Leandro, tickling Valerio’s chin,


    making himugh, and then spoke. “From now on, I just want my son to grow up happy and healthy.”


    “Indeed,” Femne chimed in. “Being the firstborn legitimate grandson is an unprecedented honor in the


    Reynolds n. He will certainly grow up to be happy.”


    After Valerio startedughing again, he quickly showed Leandro the jack-o’ntern he and Seraphina


    had painted.


    Leandro still held Valerio with one arm, as he picked up the jack-o’ntern with his free hand and


    moved aside to admire it. He knew that many questions lingered in everyone’s minds, but he chose not


    to respond, leaving the exnations to Conway.


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    As expected, as soon as he stepped aside, several elders surrounded Conway, chattering away about


    the matter.


    Seraphina turned to check on the progress of the meal preparations in the kitchen, not expecting Ferne


    to follow her in.


    Seeing Ferne, Seraphina couldn’t help butugh. “Do you have something else to say?”


    “I want to see how smug you are now,” Ferne replied, her gaze fixed on Seraphina’s face. “The once


    pitiful orphan girl who grew up in the Reynolds family is now the wife of the family’s head and has given


    birth to the firstborn legitimate grandson. Seraphina, you must be overjoyed.”


    Seraphina pondered for a moment, then nodded. “I suppose I am…overjoyed.”


    “Who would’ve thought things would turn out this way? But let’s not dwell on the past, Ferne continued.


    “Even today, some of the family elders still believe Leandro married you just to quell the scandal.”


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    Seraphina looked at her, asking, “And you don’t think so?”


    “Of course not. After Leandro sent me to Bahamas for your sake, how could I underestimate you?”


    Ferne retorted.


    “Really?” Seraphina raised an eyebrow at her. “Then why not call me sister-inw?”


    Ferne’s face turned slightly pale and turned to leave the kitchen. Seeing this, Seraphina also sneered.


    Karan, who had been quietly working by the side, finally spoke up. “Ferne is just spoiled. She’s never


    faced any setbacks or hardships. Sera, don’t let her get to you.”


    Seraphinaughed. “If I were upset by her, I would’ve died of anger when I was a teenager.”


    Hearing this, Karan couldn’t help butugh, “I know you’re not that kind of person. Let’s get ready for


    dinner!” As Seraphina was about to reply, she remembered something. Nodding, she turned and left


    the kitchen.


    Leandro was sitting on the couch in the living room with Valerio, both of them ying with the jack-o’-


    lantern, amon sight between father and son recently


    When Seraphina first returned to Sunburst City, the rtionship between Leandro and Valerio was


    more of a strict father and naive son. But ever since learning that Valerio was her child, Leandro’s


    attitude towards Valerio changed.


    Valerio, who used to be afraid of him, now wasn’t afraid at all.


    Seraphina approached them, sitting next to Leandro, and watched thentern together.


    The jack-o’ntern had six panels, each depicting a family of three holding hands. When it spun, it


    seemed like they were dancing.


    Valerio watched with delight, while Leandro’s gaze remained on thentern, his hand reaching out to


    hold Seraphina’s.


    Seraphina nced at their intertwined hands before looking up at him. “Your mother hasn’t arrived yet.”


    Hearing this, Leandro looked at her and replied, “She’s not in the best mood. It’s not suitable for her to


    attend today’s gathering.”


    Seraphina agreed. After all, she might not want toe back to this ce. She looked around the


    room before speaking. “Everybody is here. It’s time for dinner.”


    Leandro continued to look at her, not responding immediately.


    Seraphina met his gaze and tilted her head with a smile. “Do you think anyone will toast me tonight?”


    In reality, not only did Leandro’s cousins toast Seraphina that evening, but several uncles and aunts


    also invited her over for a drink.


    The Reynolds family was more harmonious and liberalpared to other powerful families. Although


    there were many power struggles, they were all harmless.


    Yet, even in such a family, everyone acted ording to the situation, which was a microcosm of society


    itself.


    Seraphina had always been sensible and was more than happy to do anything that would contribute to


    Valerio’s future physical and mental well-being.


    So the family dinner that evening was especially cheerful. Having lived with the Reynolds family for


    nearly ten years, Seraphina felt a warmth and affection that was unprecedented.


    And of course, Valerio didn’t need to say much about this. After all, as far as the Reynolds family was


    concerned, he was even closer to them than Seraphina. “Son, this Christmas, you’re definitely going to


    receive a lot of gifts.” Seraphina whispered to Valerio, “Buy mommy a handbag as a gift okay?”


    Valerio nodded.


    “Buying a regr bag seems a bit wasteful. Why not go for à tinum one?”


    Valerio nodded again.


    “On second thought, why buy a handbag when you can invest in real estate? Not only does it retain its


    value, it increases in value!” Valerio just kept nodding.


    Leandro lowered his eyes to look at the mother and son duo whispering to each other on either side of


    him. Out of the blue, he said, “Why not buy an ind?”


    At this, Seraphina looked up at him, a vague memory shing through her mind. “An ind? I think


    that’s what you promised to buy for me!”


    She looked at him, his face still the same yful one she was used to seeing every day. But there was


    something warm in his eyes. Unable to help himself, Leandro reached out and gently smoothed her


    brow.