Tangled in His Obsession

Chapter 232

Seraphina was planning some places to visit, places that Leandro knew very well.

Not because he’d been there, but because he’d seen them in countless photos and videos.

These were all photos and videos of Betty, which he’d watched repeatedly. Places Seraphina and Betty had once visited, he’d seen in the videos over and

over.

Despite these places being associated with Betty, Seraphina didnt shy away from them. However, she didn’t mention Betty either.

She was still grieving Betty’s passing.

Leandro knew, she hadn’t bounced back as easily as she’d hoped.

Seraphina understood why Leandro insisted on sticking around Velvetwood with her for a while

Just before bed, Seraphina glanced at the calendar and realized how fast time flew. She turned to Leandro, who was reading by the bed, “We’ve been away for nearly half a month. When are we heading back to Sunburst City?”

Tve got time Leandro answered

“But even if your company isn’t swamped, Valerio is starting school soon. Seraphina pointed out. “Doesn’t he need to get ready?”

“He likes it here.” Leandro responded, “A few more days wouldn’t hurt.”

Hearing that, Seraphina paused, then suddenly called out. “Leandro”

Leandro responded without lifting his eyes from his book.

Seraphina gave him a faint smile. “In a few days, lets go visit Betty”

Leandros hands paused mid-page flip. After a moment, he turned to her, his gaze intense.

“You’re waiting for March 4th, aren’t you? To pay her a visit?” Seraphina asked.

March 4th, the day Betty left this world.

Leandro didn’t deny it, “I want to visit her, with you!”

“Alright.” Seraphina replied calmly, a faint smile on her face, “I haven’t been to see her in a while. Who knows when we ll be back after we leave”

Leandro reached out, as if to hold her But Seraphina had already snuggled into bed, half her face hidden under the covers, her back to him. “It’s a date, then. Don’t make any other plans.”

Leandro remained silent for a while, put down his book, and lay down.

Seraphinaland quietly, then felt him snuggle up behind her, holding her close.

The room was warmed by the heater, but she felt a chill.

Leandro placed her hand in his, rubbing it gently. But her hand didn’t warm up.

Leandro paused, then slowly turned her around.

“I’m not cold. Seraphina sighed softly.

The next moment, Leandro placed her hand inside his pajama top.

Caught off guard, by the time Seraphina came to, her hand was on his chest

She could feel his warmth, even his heartbeat.

She involuntarily pulled her hand back, but Leandro held on, keeping her hand in place.

She was all too familiar with his heartbeat.

During their intimate moments in the past, whenever he held her close, she would press against his chest, listening to his heartbeat

Back when he was in his twenties, his heart would race when they made love.

It brought her joy, as if his rapid heartbeat was his way of expressing his happiness.

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Now, after weathering the ups and downs of life, having been on the brink of life and death, his heartbeat was steady, unaffected by joy or sorrow. Who was he losing control over, on those rare, barely noticeable occasions?

Seraphina snuggled up to him, gradually falling asleep.

Leandro held her close, keeping her hand on his chest until morning.

The next morning, Seraphina was awoken by the sound of Valerio running in the hallway. When she opened her eyes, she was still snuggled up in Leandro’s arms, just as they were the night before.

Leandro was looking down at her, as if he’d been watching her all night.

Seraphina shifted slightly, only then realizing her hand was still on his chest. Her once slightly cold hand had been warmed by his body heat.

I’m not cold anymore.” She said.

“Are you sure you’re not cold?” Leandro asked.

Seraphina gave him a glance, pulled her hand away and waved it in front of him.

Leandro, however, took her hand again. This time, he brought it to his lips and gave it a light kiss.

His lips had no warmth compared to his chest, but Seraphina felt as if she’d been burned. She quickly pulled her hand back and got out of bed.

Seraphina never forgot the day Betty left this world, but she hardly ever visited Betty on that day.

In fact, she barely visited her at all in her everyday life.

Her excuse was that she was busy, but the real reason was her guilt.

Feeling she hadn’t been there enough for her daughter, she couldn’t face her, using work to numb herself.

But now, Leandro was willing to put his work, which he always prioritized, aside to visit Betty with her,

Seraphina didn’t want to reject Leandro’s goodwill

Moreover, she really missed her daughter.

Early that day, Leandro left Valerio with Keen and accompanied Seraphina to the cemetery.

The closer they got to the cemetery, the more unsettled Seraphina seemed to get. Content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.

Her unease wasn’t particularly visible, she just kept looking out the window. But Leandro noticed and reached out to hold her hand.

But Seraphina didnt relax.

Leandro held her hand as they walked into the cemetery

Leandro hadn’t let Seraphina in on the secret that he’d already visited this place on the night they flew into Moonhaven.

In just a few months, this was his third time here, making him way more familiar with the place than Seraphina.

Seraphina trailed behind him, her gaze fixed in one direction – she knew Betty was laid to rest there, but for a moment, she couldn’t even distinguish which one was Betty’s tombstone

It really had been an age since she last visited.

Leandro, hand in hers, led her to Betty’s grave.

On the tombstone, Betty’s smile was as radiant as ever.

Seraphina stood there, lips pursed and slightly stiff, silent.

Leandro laid down the small daisies he was holding, and looking at the cheerful face on the tombstone, he smiled gently.

“Betty, your mom and dad are here to see you,” he said.

Seraphina, standing behind him, heard his words and her tears suddenly fell.

Leandro stood up, reached out his hand to her again, pulling her into a tight embrace.

“I’m too late. Seraphina whispered.

Leandro tenderly wiped the tear stains from her face and softly said, “Betty wouldn’t blame you

Seraphina was silent for a moment, then nodded.

She looked up at Leandro, and with full confidence, she said, “Yeah, Betty is a good girl. I believe she won’t blame me.”