Chapter 423


    “What do you mean you don’t care if the Reynolds family falls apart?” Nte immediately frowned,


    “What are you ying at, Seraphina? Did the Reynolds family ever wrong you?”


    “The Reynolds family didn’t wrong me,” Seraphina replied, “But if someone in the Reynolds family


    breaks thew, they should face legal consequences,”


    “Break thew?” Nte retorted, “identally hurting your son is breaking thew now? Do you think


    your son is some sort of precious gem?”


    “Aunt Nte,” Seraphina suddenly addressed her, “You have kids too. The value you ce on your


    son is the same value I ce on mine. Oh no, wait. My son Valerio, being the eldest legitimate


    grandson of the Reynolds family, is far more precious than your son, who is not of Reynolds blood!”


    “What did you say?” Nte was so infuriated by Seraphina’s words that she was almost choking,


    “Who do you think you are to speak to me in such a manner! Magdalen was an orphan the Reynolds


    family adopted! And you’re nothing more than the result of her eloping with someone! Do you really


    think giving birth to Valerio can…” Nte stopped mid-sentence, suddenly locking eyes with Leandro.


    Leandro was generally a reserved man, but he maintained a polite demeanor towards his elders.


    However, at this moment, his gaze was icy cold, a profound darkness that was unbearable to look at.


    Even though he didn’t say a word, it was clear that Nte’s words had angered him.


    Nte was usually fearless, but she felt a shiver of fear at Leandro’s expression.


    Seeing this, Leonard stepped in and pulled Nte behind him, then spoke, “Sera, I understand that


    you’re upset and worried about Valerio’s injury. But you didn’t consider the full picture in this situation.


    Reporting this to the police is a big deal, why didn’t you discuss it with us first? Leandro, are you so


    blinded by your wife and son that you don’t care about your own mother anymore?”


    “Leonard, you really don’t need to me Leandro for this,” Seraphina cut in before Leandro could


    respond, “He’s done much more for his mother than you could ever imagine,”


    Leandro looked at Seraphina, his gaze deep. But Seraphina didn’t look at him, instead continuing,


    “Reporting this to the police was my idea. If you want to see this incident as a confrontation with the


    Reynolds family, that’s your choice. To get justice for my son, I’m willing to do anything. Likewise, you


    can do your utmost to protect the people of the Reynolds family and its reputation. The one that’s on


    the opposing side, is only me.”


    After finishing her statement, Seraphina nced at Leandro, then without waiting for anyone to


    respond, she returned to the hospital room and closed


    the door.


    “You all should go,” Conway finally spoke up, “In this matter, Sera’s actions are not up for criticism, and


    Leandro will find a way to protect Gloria. You don’t -need to worry about anything else.”


    “Seraphina is clearly trying to put the me on my sister,” Billymented, “And Leandro wants to


    protect his mother. Won’t this put them at odds from now on?”


    Leandro stood with his back to everyone, his figure stern and silent.


    Hearing this, Conway couldn’t help but tap his cane heavily, “Did you even listen to what I said?”


    Seeing Conway getting angry, Leonard quickly tried to pacify him, “Dad, don’t be angry. We’re just


    worried about my sister, that’s all.”


    “You can worry all you want,” Conway replied, “But there’s one thing – from now on, you’re not allowed


    to cause any trouble in front of Sera and Valerio!”


    Conway asserted his authority as the family patriarch, and his children fell silent. Soon, they all left one


    by one.


    Once they were gone, Conway turned to look at Leandro, “You heard what Sera said… she still cares


    about you.”


    Leandro remained silent. He had, of course, heard what Seraphina had said, and he understood the


    implications.


    She had told Leonard and the others that they were free to do whatever they could to protect the


    Reynolds family and its reputation. Those words were meant for him.


    She was firm in her stance, but she understood his position. However, could two people walking in


    opposite directions ever find their way back to each


    other?


    After a long silence, Leandro finally turned around and said, “Grandpa, don’t worry about us. You


    should go home and rest.”


    Hearing this, Conway slowly nodded, “Alright, you and Sera… you should have a good talk with her.”


    When Leandro returned to the hospital room, Seraphina was already sitting on the bed, holding Valerio


    in her arms and watching a video with him.


    To keep Valerio entertained, Seraphina exined the video content in the most yful way she could,


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    Fortunately, Leandro’s driver soon brought back some food that Valerio wanted, and Seraphina was


    once again busy helping Valerio eat.


    Valerio was hungry, but the shock of the previous incidents hadn’t worn off, and he didn’t have much of


    an appetite. He managed to eat a few small snacks, but then he couldn’t eat anymore.


    “Do you want to eat a bit more?” Seraphina asked him cautiously, “Or do you want something else? I


    can get anything for you.”


    Valerio lowered his eyes and gently shook his head.


    “He’s not hungry now, let him be.” Leandro said, “I’ve asked the nanny to prepare a pot of chicken


    soup, it’ll be delivered to the hospitalter. It’s easier on his stomach.”


    Upon hearing this, Seraphina simply responded, “That’ll be good.”


    There was still food left on the table that Leandro had specifically bought for her. He nced at it and


    said, “You haven’t eaten much today, have some food. How else will you have the energy to take care


    of Valerio?”


    Seraphina slowly looked up at him, then turned her gaze back to Valerio, who was quietly observing


    both Seraphina and Leandro.


    Seraphina quickly picked up her fork and started eating. After taking a bite, she immediately got some


    and held it up to Leandro’s mouth, “And what about you? Have you eaten yet? Aren’t you hungry?”


    Leandro looked at her, his voice deep, “I am hungry now.” Having said that, he opened his mouth and


    epted the food Seraphina offered.


    Seraphina hummed in response, and continued to serve him more food. Leandro epted each bite.


    This was an intimacy that had not previously existed between them, yet it unfolded naturally in this


    moment. Leandro knew clearly that she was doing this to cheer up Valerio.


    Sure enough, seeing the two of them interacting in this way brought a faint smile to Valerio’s face.


    Watching Seraphina feeding Leandro, Valerio seemed to regain his appetite. He moved closer, wanting


    Seraphina to feed him as well.


    Seeing Valerio’s reaction, a genuine smile finally appeared on Seraphina’s face.