Such a well-behaved and well-behaved child could command everyone's compassion and love, and Leonardo was no exception.
However, when the boy's face resembled his half-brother, things changed.
The gaze hidden under his glasses shone darkly, but it was fleeting, and Leonardo smiled slightly and reached out to touch his head affectionately.
-You're welcome, Uncle and your mother are old acquaintances. There is no harm in buying you a cake. If you want, I'll invite you to the amusement park next time.
-All right, thank you Uncle Leonardo, then I'll go first.
He took his fruit cake and quickly left the store.
Serena was a little worried, stood up and watched him get into the car, and did not feel relieved until he closed the door.
As she was about to turn back, Leonardo's voice came from behind her.
-In fact, there is no need to be so nervous. I told you a long time ago that I don't hold a grudge, neither with you nor with the boy.
Serena, -.
She was surprised for a moment, then turned to look at Leonardo with cold eyes.
-So, Mr. Leonardo, do you remember? I said a long time ago that I don't want to be a victim of the fight between you and Cristian.
Hearing this, Leonardo frowned slightly, his eyes really helpless.
-Why do you think of me in this way? It has been five years. If I had to fight with him, I would have done it when he was in the Ferrari family, how could I have waited until now?
-So what do you mean now?" Serena scoffed, "I can believe that you were a coincidence last time at the supermarket, but this time? You walked past the school on your way home from work and saw Manuel, so you brought him here on purpose to eat fruitcake. You think he's just a child, no precautions, so you want to buy him? -
Seeing that he was still getting ready to speak, Serena interrupted him.
-Don't be so quick to explain. There may be coincidences, but it is impossible for them to be repeated. Even if you want to use me for your plans, you should converge your emotions and suppress your idea, instead of being able as now to appear in front of me anyway, to approach me.
Leonardo's gaze deepened and stared at her.
-What about him?
Suddenly, a question stunned Serena.
-He's even approaching you anyway, why don't you think he has bad intentions? And me, I only met you a few times, and someone from the company signed a contract with you.
-Just because you still love him?
Serena's eyes widened, "Don't talk nonsense."
Leonardo took a step forward, and the soft aura around him became a little terrible: "Is it nonsense or don't you dare admit it? Because you still like him, so no matter what he does to get close to you, you'll only think of him as a stalker rather than a schemer like me, right?
-I...
-I said I wouldn't hurt you, let alone that boy. Even if he is Cristian's son, in my opinion, he is only your son.
-You...
Leonardo took another step forward, "Even if I really wanted to get close to you, it's because I like you."
The sudden confession left Serena stunned.
Did he like her?
Then he turned and entered the bakery to pay.
Serena sat in the driver's seat, still all groggy, and Manuel was still holding the cake, blinking and looking at her with an innocent expression.
-Mom, what's wrong with you?
Serena shook her head in return:
-I'm fine, let's go home.
So Serena took Manuel home, and as she got on the elevator, Serena couldn't help but say, -I remember I told the school teacher last time, and the teacher passed it on to me too, that she wouldn't let strangers take you. Today, what happened? -
After speaking, Serena looked at Manuel, his expression was no longer as soft as before, but became very serious.
-You took the initiative to go with Uncle Leonardo, didn't you?
Because they had already seen him.
Manuel raised his head and met Serena's serious eyes, a guilty expression suddenly appeared on his small face, -Mom, Mom... -Is it true?
-Serena's voice had also become stern, and she sounded like a stubborn mother.
-Mom..." Manuel was a little frightened, afraid to speak, and slowed the movement of holding the cake in his hand.
-Why?" Serena looked at him helplessly, "Even if you saw him, can't you know my attitude? Why do you want to go with him? Why do you want to get into his car? I already know that you went out voluntarily and that he did not force you."
Manuel lowered his head. He had never dared to answer, and was silently reprimanded.
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