Female Novel
Chapter 196
Chapter 196
It wasn’t until Seraphina and Leandro had left that Magdalen turned to Conway and calmly asked,“What’s up?”
Conway had been happily watching the pair leave, but at this question, his smile faded. He turned toMagdalen
After a moment of silence, he asked the nanny to take the grumpy Valerio away, then turned toMagdalen and said, “I’m not blaming you, but these past few years, Seraphina has been by your side.You didn’t even know she had a daughter, let alone that her daughter passed away. Do you stillremember you are her mother?”
“She’s old enough to have kids. I can’t control her, Magdalen replied calmly, “Everyone’s their ownperson. There’s no set rule on how parents and kids
should interact.”
Upon hearing this, Conway suddenly clutched his chest.
Seeing this, Magdalen rushed to support him, “What’s wrong? Just a few words and you’re all workedup?”
“You know what ticks me off, don’t push my buttons, Conway said, “Seraphina has gone through somuch, endured so much pain. If you don’t care, well, I do!”
Magdalen nodded along, replying, “I’m trying to change. You’re bringing up past stuff to blame me…besides, she has your adored grandchild now. I don’t matter to her as much anymore.”
After hearing this, Conway couldn’t help but sigh, “I just hope Seraphina is truly happy”
Magdalen didn’t say anything further.
Leandro took Seraphina by the hand and they left. Once in the car, they headed downtown.
“Hey, don’t think you can just pop into any jewelry store, buy a ring and call in a proposal” Seraphinaturned to Leandro, “There’s no effort in that, I won’t accept it
Leandro turned to her, Then what would you consider genuine?”
Seraphina thought for a moment, then stretched out two fingers, a sparkle in her eyes. Two propertiesin the Ivory Orchid Estate, how’s that?”
The Ivory Orchid Estate was practically the highest–end residential area in Sunburst City. Even thoughit couldn’t compare to the Reynolds Vista Retreat designed by Leandro himself, a recent transaction ofnearly ten million dollars had been enough to astonish people
Leandro gave her a cold look
His confident expression suggested that this wasn’t an issue, so Seraphina excitedly asked, “So, arewe going to see the properties now?”
Leandro didnt respond.
The car didnt head to the Ivory Orchid Estate, but instead to the most artistic part of downtown, theAesthetic Avenue
This was the oldest part of Sunburst City An entire old style building was preserved here, making it themost artistic street in Sunburst City. The Sunburst Museum, Sunburst Concert Hall, several auctionhouses, and many art galleries were all located here
The car pulled up in front of an old–fashioned grey building. Seraphina leaned out to look around, thenturned to Leandro, “Are these places expensive?”
Leandro glanced at her, they are for rent only.”
Seraphina was somewhat dissatisfied, “Then why are we here?”
Leandro got out of the car, then went around to open her door and extended his hand
It was rare for him to show such gentlemanly manners. Seraphina stared at his hand for a few seconds,but ultimately gave him a smile and took his hand
Leandro led Seraphina forward. The person in charge had already greeted them, and after exchangingpleasantries, he opened the door for them, Unlike the old–fashioned exterior, the interior was spaciouswith a winding staircase. The unique decor of arrowroot leaves created a space with a classical beauty.
The most eye–catching spot upon entering was a painting frame. Following the staircase upwards,there were more frames of varying sizes arranged in
order.
Even though the frames were still covered, Seraphina guessed that this was a gallery, and from thelooks of it, one that specialized in classical art
She paused at the door for a moment, her heart starting to pound uncontrollably.
Seraphina walked up the stairs and removed the cloth from the first painting, revealing a plece with astrikingly familiar brushwork.novelbin
She quickly looked at the signature and indeed saw a very familiar name – Carney Bennett
She paused for a moment, then continued up and uncovered the next painting. The signature was thesame – Carney.
Further on, Seraphina uncovered more and more paintings, all of which were created by Carney, someshe had seen before, some she hadn’t
She walked around the unfamiliar space, completely immersed in the familiar style and mood of thepaintings, unable to pull herself away
Leandro stood at the entrance, silently watching Seraphina move around the room.
After carefully observing all the paintings from start to finish and then back again, Seraphina finallycame back to her senses.
She slowly walked over to Leandro and looked up at him, “How did you do this?”
Leandro didn’t answer, but instead looked towards the last uncovered painting at the entrance.
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Seraphina followed his gaze, then turned and carefully uncovered the final painting.
The cloth fell slowly, revealing hair, then a forehead, then eyes… and finally, herself.
It was the last painting created by Carney. The style was freehand, the technique simple, the paintingalmost entirely blended, creating a radiant, smiling girl in just a few strokes.
It was her at ten years old, as depicted by her father’s brush.
She had seen this painting before, she had even owned it
Most of the paintings here, she had seen before, but now they were scattered all over the place.
Not long after Carney passed away, Magdalen sold off all his artwork, including the portrait of her whenshe was ten, all vanished into thin air.
But now, these paintings had magically popped up in front of her again.
“How did you pull this off?” She asked again, her voice hoarse, but she kept repeating the samequestion, “How did you pull this off?”
She knew the answer deep down, but it all felt like a dream, too surreal to believe that such afantastical ending could happen in reality.
Leandro didn’t answer her question, he simply said, ‘Starting the beginning of the year, there will be athree–month–long exhibition here. After three months, this place will be renamed Carney ArtfulReverie. You ll be running the place.”
Seraphina stood dumbstruck in front of her own portrait. After hearing what Leandro said, she gave adazed smile. When she looked back at Leandro, she suddenly reached out and gave him a tight hug.