Tangled in his Obsession novel Chapter 413

With the warmth in her eyes, Leandro was frozen in place, but couldn’t help leaning in and kissing her.

Seraphina had had more than a few drinks, but she was still sober. Seeing him lean in, she quickly turned her head and ducked behind him.

Leandro, having missed his chance, showed no reaction on his face. Instead, he subtly reached out and tightly grasped her hand.

This scene, witnessed by the crowd in the dining room, was yet another testament to their relationship. For a moment, everyone seemed to have a clear understanding of Seraphina's place in the family.

No matter how much resentment or unwillingness they felt, the truth was right in front of them.

The family feast ended around nine. The remaining activities like drinking or dancing, were left to individual interests.

Leandro's cousins had no interest in such festivities. Led by Ferne, they left early, leaving only the older family members to sit in the garden, sipping wine and chatting.

As a mother of a school-aged child, Seraphina naturally stayed with Valerio, telling him stories about the Thanksgiving tradition.

Valerio, enthralled, begged her to tell him more and before they knew it, it was late into the night.

It wasn't until Conway decided to go sleep that everyone started to leave. Everyone made a point to say their goodbyes to Leandro and Seraphina, their attitudes surprisingly mild.

Bruce was the last to leave. Before he left, he said to Seraphina, "Knowing that Valerio is your son makes me very happy."

His cheeks were flushed with drink, his eyes bright as he looked at Seraphina. It was as though he could see through her, see another person entirely. Seraphina sighed softly, unsure of how to respond.

"Your mother... she would've been very happy too, wouldn't she?" Bruce added, a touch of sorrow in his voice.

"Mom is gone." Seraphina finally spoke. "She's with my dad now, probably very peaceful and happy. So, you don't need to worry, Bruce."

Bruce paused, seeming to take her words in. He sighed softly, not saying anything more before getting into his car with the help of his driver.

Standing outside, Seraphina heard him instruct his driver to take him to his villa, not to the Reynolds Vista Retreat.

His relationship with Gloria, a marriage of many years, seemed to be nothing more than a tangled mess.

It was a sad thought, how a marriage could end up causing such pain and anguish to both parties involved.

How many couples in the world end up going down that same path?