Tangled in His Obsession

Chatper 300

Chapter 300

Herman eyed Seraphina, sensing some plot brewing in her head. “Don’t stir the hornet’s nest with theMartin family,” he warned, frowning.

“No worries, Seraphina reassured him with a smile. “I’m a very simple and direct person. I won’t messwith anyone unless they mess with me first.”

Herman wanted to continue, but was interrupted by Mrs. Garcia standing nearby, “Watch your tone,Herman. Can’t you be more polite when you’re talking to Sera?”

Seraphina smirked at Herman, clearly relishing the moment. Herman, abruptly silenced, didn’t knowhow to respond. He knew arguing with Seraphina would lead nowhere, so he let the matter rest.

It wasn’t until the elder members of the Garcia family gradually dispersed and the room cleared out abit that Seraphina had the chance to discuss Naylor with Herman.

Since Naylor had shot himself in the arm that day, he too was in the hospital. The police hadn’t beenable to interrogate him properly during his hospital stay, so until now, Naylor hadn’t said anything yet.

“Has he been informed that Keeley has spilled everything?” Seraphina asked anxiously.

“What do you think?” Herman retorted.

Seraphina knew she had asked a redundant question, but she couldn’t help but worry. And asking hadonly made her more anxious.

His crimes were already public knowledge. What else could Naylor possibly be hiding?

Unless he was still protecting someone behind the scenes!

Seraphina suddenly thought of Simon, who had just arrived here.

If Naylor had truly been manipulated by him, then Simon would naturally be implicated once Naylorsaid everything. Simon’s visit to see Herman to prove his innocence would be pointless.

But would a man like him do such a useless thing? A sense of foreboding crept over Seraphina.

That day, she stayed in Herman’s room the entire day, waiting to hear about Naylor. But till the night,the news was still that Naylor hadn’t talked.

By the time Leandro arrived at the hospital, it was already 9 PM.

There was likely no progress to be made today, but Seraphina was reluctant to leave. Valerio hadalready claimed Herman’s bed for a nap and Herman was stuck on the couch.

Herman’s injuries weren’t serious, so sitting on the couch was fine. But when he saw Leandro, hecouldn’t help but say, “Leandro, you’re finally here.”

Leandro glanced at the sleeping Valerio but didn’t see Seraphina, so he asked, “Where’s she?”

Herman nodded towards the bathroom, “She’s been here all day, said she was waiting for you…”

Leandro immediately got the gist, “Naylor hasn’t confessed yet?”

Herman sighed softly.

Just as Seraphina emerged from the bathroom, she saw Leandro sitting by the bed, watching Valerio./

“You’re here?” she said, somewhat unhappily, “Let’s go hom

Hearing her words, Herman visibly relaxed.

then.”

Leandro scooped the stirring Valerio into his arms. Seeing Seraphina, Valerio relaxed again, andnestled against Leandro’s shoulder, falling back to sleep.

As they were about to leave, Seraphina reminded Herman,

“me immediately if anything happens.”

Herman made a gesture of assurance. Only then did Seraphina reluctantly leave.

On the ride home, Valerio slept soundly in Leandro’s arms, while Seraphina seemed lost in thought,continually staring out the window. “You don’t need to go to Herman’s tomorrow, Leandro said. “I’vearranged with his people. They’ll notify you immediately if there’s any

news.”

“Really?” Seraphina turned to look at him..

Leandro glanced at her, and she blinked a few times before leaning against his shoulder.

With one arm around Valerio, Leandro reached out with the other to hold her hand.

After a moment of silence, Seraphina spoke again, “To them, capturing Naylor and Keeley meansthey’ve dismantled a notorious

/criminal gang. They might not care much about who’s pulling the strings behind the scenes, or even ifthey’ll get results from

investigating further. But to me, it’s important.”

Leandro knew why Seraphina was so keen on exposing the criminal gang and its mastermind – it wasall for Sandra Smith. He knew just how crucial the information from Naylor was for her.novelbin

Even though all signs now pointed to the Martin family, such a vague answer wasn’t enough forSeraphina.

That night, because Valerio was sick and also learning from the morning’s experience, Seraphina lethim sleep in her bed.

When she came out of the bathroom after her shower, there was an extra person on the bed.

Valerio was on the left side of the bed, Leandro was sitting on the right, and the middle space wasprobably for her.

Seraphina hesitated for a few seconds at the foot of the bed. Leandro, who had been looking at histablet, looked up at her, “Aren’t you going to sleep?”

Seraphina rolled her eyes, climbed onto the bed from the foot, and let out a small sigh when she feltsqueezed on both sides, “I never realized how small my bed was…”

No sooner had he finished speaking than Leandro put down his tablet and lay down, pulling her into hisarms.

The two of them snuggled up close, freeing up some more space. It was small, but at least Valeriocould turn around freely now.

“Do you still think it’s small?” Leandro asked.

Seraphina glanced up at him, grinning mischievously, “Mr. Reynolds, are you flirting with me?”

Leandro, hearing this, pulled her closer into his arms and leaned in, sealing her lips with his.

Around five in the morning, Seraphina, who was sleeping in Leandro’s arms, suddenly jerked awake.,

Before she could open her eyes, Leandro had already wrapped her in his arms, turning on the bedsidelamp to look at her.

Seraphina had a dream about falling, and it was so real that she woke up in a cold sweat. It took her awhile to recover.

Leandro was stroking her back, and when he saw her calm down, he asked, “Did you have anightmare?”

Seraphina nodded, not wanting to say much, just feeling a bit hollow, and instinctively snuggled intoLeandro.

Both of them were speaking and moving quietly, but Valerio was woken up by the noise. He stretchedand slowly opened his eyes.

The first thing he saw was Leandro’s gaze and Seraphina’s back.

Seraphina was quietly nestled in Leandro’s arms, while Valerio quietly watched Leandro for a whilebefore suddenly sitting up.

As soon as he sat up, Seraphina noticed and looked over at him.

Seeing this, Valerio seemed encouraged. He immediately got up and walked over to Leandro andSeraphina.

Seraphina laughed and moved over to make room for him.

Valerio immediately laid down happily between them, and Seraphina indulged him naturally.

Although Leandro’s arms were comfortable, having this adorable little guy to hug was also verycomfortable.

So, Seraphina reached out to hug Valerio. After sighing contentedly, she closed her eyes again.

Valerio was comfortably leaning on Seraphina when he saw Leandro’s gaze again.

Leandro didn’t say anything, just looked at him indifferently, then reached out and ruffled his hair.

Valerio suddenly remembered what Leandro had said before-

They had agreed that Valerio could be with Seraphina anytime he called her mom.

But he took advantage of his illness these two days, and spent both days with Seraphina….

Thinking about this, Valerio felt a little guilty. He lowered his eyes and started practicing in his heart.

Leandro watched him silently, then turned off the light so he and Seraphina could go back to sleep.

However, although Seraphina closed her eyes, she couldn’t fall asleep again.

Her previous dream left her uneasy, tossing and turning, always feeling restless.

But where did this uneasiness come from?

Half asleep, Seraphina suddenly saw Simon’s gentle and smiling face.

She woke up instantly, her uneasiness magnified to the extreme.

Some things, especially those that make people uneasy, are like premonitions.

Getting up in the early morning, Seraphina went into the bathroom to freshen up. When she came out,she saw Leandro on the phone by

the window.

Hearing her, Leandro looked back at her.

Seraphina instinctively knew the call was about her, and she immediately went up and asked, “What’swrong?”

Leandro and Seraphina locked eyes. Just as Seraphina was about to take the phone, Leandro slowlysaid, “Naylor is dead.”

Seraphina froze, her mind went blank. After a while, she asked coldly, “How did he die?”

“Cyanide poisoning, he suicided.”

Upon hearing this, Seraphina laughed coldly.

“I knew it, I knew it.” She took a deep breath, her face pale, “Suicide? Could he commit suicide in theICU? He worked so hard to protect himself, how could he think of suicide! It was obviously the peoplefrom the Martin family…”

She couldn’t finish, her emotions out of control.

She stepped back and sat on the bed, trying to calm herself down.

But her thoughts were shattered, and it was hard to get back to normal.

Leandro knew what she was thinking, and he reached out to hold her.

“You don’t have to worry too much about this.” He said, “Naylor is not the only clue. You’re already veryclose to the truth, aren’t you?”

Seraphina listened to him, understanding his meaning.

She was very close to the truth, just one step away.

The person who ordered Sandra to be attacked must be related to Bowen and the Martin family, butshe wanted to know who the real culprit was, who could be so cold-blooded.

Naylor was the closest clue, but now this clue was cut off.

This kind of obstacle was insignificant in her previous investigations, just a minor issue.

But this time, because it involved Sandra, she couldn’t calm down.

She felt guilty for Sandra, very guilty….

Leandro was stroking her head, and Seraphina leaned on him, feeling a bit sad and silent.

When Valerio got dressed and returned to the room, he found this situation.

He had never seen Seraphina like this before, depressed, sad, and powerless.

Valerio was a bit at a loss. He looked at Seraphina, then at Leandro.

Leandro looked at him and gestured for him to come over.

Valerio slowly walked over and gently tugged at Seraphina’s sleeve.

But Seraphina didn’t react, she didn’t even look at him.

Valerio was a bit flustered, and he started tugging harder at Seraphina’s sleeve.

Seraphina’s mind was already somewhere else, but Leandro’s grip brought her back to reality.

Slowly, she lifted her gaze and caught Leandro’s eyes. He was motioning for her to look aside.

Following his cue, she turned her head and saw Valerio’s concerned look.

But this time, it was different. Valerio was not just looking at her. His mouth was open.

He opened his mouth and did not utter a sound, but the lip movement was too pronounced. Seraphinainstantly figured out the word he was mouthing over and over – Mom.

He was calling her mom. For a moment, Seraphina thought of Betty.

Betty had been gone for a while, but now, there was another child calling her mom.

As Seraphina watched this child, who couldn’t make a sound but was still trying to call out to her, tocomfort her, her tears began to flow like a fountain.

She reached out and held Valerio tightly, feeling his warmth and breath. Her heart, which felt so lostand alone, was suddenly filled with warmth and comfort.

Leandro watched quietly. After a while, he bent down and embraced both Valerio and Seraphina, thenplanted a gentle kiss on Seraphina’s face.