Seraphina was genuinely surprised when she heard him. She paused, then asked, "How'd you find out?"
Leandro gave her a look but didn't answer.
Of course, he knew because of the information he got from the guys he sent to investigate Bowen.
Not only did he know Tania's apology was because of Bowen, he also knew that Bowen had spent the previous night with Tania.
Seraphina didn't question how he figured it out, the reason was pretty obvious.
Tania, a snooty rich girl who looked down on everyone and everything, would only admit she was wrong because of love, and it was a kind of love that cost her dignity.
"All guys are like that, huh? Just because they've got a girl, they think they can do whatever they want?" Seraphina took a sip of water, then blurted out.
Leandro gave her a slow glance.
Seraphina seemed to realize something, she quickly looked at him and smiled, "I didn't mean you."
She paused briefly, then continued, "Bowen once told me not to investigate the Martin family, saying they're dangerous. I didn't listen. He said he'd protect me in his own way. Do you think this is his way?"
"Maybe," Leandro replied, quickly changing the subject, "take a look at what you want to eat."
Seraphina looked at him, then at Valerio, and for the moment, she set aside her issues with Bowen and focused on her meal.
This was the first time the three of them had officially gone out to eat together. Valerio seemed thrilled. He, who usually didn't have much of an appetite, ate more than half of what he usually did.
Seraphina stopped him, worried he might overeat.
"Are you happy?" Seraphina asked him.
Valerio nodded.
Seraphina couldn't help but laugh, "Do you want to do this again?"
Valerio immediately nodded.
Seraphina raised an eyebrow, "Alright then."
Valerio's eyes sparkled as he watched Seraphina.
"When you want to do this again, let us know," Seraphina said, "Your dad and I will take you out again."
As soon as she finished, Leandro looked at Valerio to find his eyes a little dim, but not overly disappointed. Instead, he seemed to be contemplating something.
Seeing him like this, Seraphina locked eyes with Leandro, then excused herself to the restroom.
Leandro quietly watched Valerio for a moment, suddenly realizing the enormous changes that Seraphina had brought about in him.
Before, if someone suggested that he speak, he was always terrified and avoided the topic as if it was forbidden.
As for seeing a psychologist, he was extremely resistant, and things got worse after appointments.
But today, when Seraphina brought it up casually, he didn't show much resistance. Instead, he seemed to be seriously considering the issue.
Leandro leaned forward slightly, looked at Valerio, and asked softly, "You don't know what to call her, do you?"
Valerio looked up at him, his eyes widening. After a while, a helpless expression appeared on his face.
Leandro suddenly reached out and gently touched his chest.
"Whatever your heart tells you to call her, that's what you should call her."
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