Tangled in his Obsession novel Chapter 412

That statement was an official declaration of Valerio's status in the Reynolds clan.

In the past, Leandro showed affection towards Valerio, but he was still a child raised outside of the Reynolds household. Due to his biological mother's unknown status, he was seldom seen and inevitably looked down upon. But now, Leandro had made his stance clear. The title of "firstborn legitimate grandson" was bestowed upon Valerio, elevating his status instantly.

Valerio quietly nestled against Leandro, his eyes lowered, showing no reaction. For a moment, the room was silent, with no one speaking up.

Only Ferne turned to Seraphina, her lips curling into a small smile as she said,"Seraphina, congratulations. After all these years, you finally have a mother-son reunion. All the hardships you've faced before don't amount to much now, do they?"

"I have a clear idea of the past incidents," Seraphina walked over to Leandro, tickling Valerio's chin, making him laugh, and then spoke. "From now on, I just want my son to grow up happy and healthy."

"Indeed," Ferne chimed in. "Being the firstborn legitimate grandson is an unprecedented honor in the Reynolds clan. He will certainly grow up to be happy."

After Valerio started laughing again, he quickly showed Leandro the jack-o'-lantern he and Seraphina had painted.

Leandro still held Valerio with one arm, as he picked up the jack-o'-lantern with his free hand and moved aside to admire it. He knew that many questions lingered in everyone's minds, but he chose not to respond, leaving the explanations to Conway.

As expected, as soon as he stepped aside, several elders surrounded Conway, chattering away about the matter.

Seraphina turned to check on the progress of the meal preparations in the kitchen, not expecting Ferne to follow her in.

Seeing Ferne, Seraphina couldn't help but laugh. "Do you have something else to say?"

"I want to see how smug you are now," Ferne replied, her gaze fixed on Seraphina's face. "The once pitiful orphan girl who grew up in the Reynolds family is now the wife of the family's head and has given birth to the firstborn legitimate grandson. Seraphina, you must be overjoyed."

Seraphina pondered for a moment, then nodded. "I suppose I am...overjoyed."

"Who would've thought things would turn out this way? But let's not dwell on the past," Ferne continued. "Even today, some of the family elders still believe Leandro married you just to quell the scandal."

Seraphina looked at her, asking, "And you don't think so?"

"Of course not. After Leandro sent me to Bahamas for your sake, how could I underestimate you?" Ferne retorted.

"Really?" Seraphina raised an eyebrow at her. "Then why not call me sister-in-law?"

Ferne's face turned slightly pale and turned to leave the kitchen. Seeing this, Seraphina also sneered. Karan, who had been quietly working by the side, finally spoke up. "Ferne is just spoiled. She's never faced any setbacks or hardships. Sera, don't let her get to you."

Seraphina laughed. "If I were upset by her, I would've died of anger when I was a teenager."

Hearing this, Karan couldn't help but laugh, "I know you're not that kind of person. Let's get ready for dinner!" As Seraphina was about to reply, she remembered something. Nodding, she turned and left the kitchen.

Leandro was sitting on the couch in the living room with Valerio, both of them playing with the jack-o'-lantern , a common sight between father and son recently.

When Seraphina first returned to Sunburst City, the relationship between Leandro and Valerio was more of a strict father and naive son. But ever since learning that Valerio was her child, Leandro's attitude towards Valerio changed.