Chapter 69 - love is in the air, flowers everywhere

Liam sped off to the nearest pharmacy to buy medicines for Seraphina's small wound. As he was inside the drugstore, Seraphina scans her swelling lips and face.

"I should've used a bit more force." she murmured. Her gaze moves towards Liam who's entering the car.

"I shouldn't let her with us." he sighs seeing her concern face as she checks her wound. He rigidly pulled some ointment from the paper bag then immediately open it's lid as he gently cupped her face and applied an ample amount of ointment on the corner of her lips.

He heavily sighs once again seeing her innocent expression, "how can she do this to you?" sounding sorry, he continues.

"I didn't know she is capable of doing this." blaming himself for what happened, Seraphina smiled back at him.

"Eh, doctor don't feel so down. It's not your fault anyway… maybe I went a little too far." coaxing him yet her words only made him feel worse. He stared at her for a moment then he gently held her hand as if it was the most precious thing in the universe.

"How can you be so nice?"

"But doctor, I wonder why you didn't protest when I said we had s_e_x." dodging his sentiments, Seraphina purposely let out words that could distract him.

"Sera!" he looks away fl_u_s_tered by her vulgar words. Seraphina giggles at his impulsive reaction.

"Oh? doctor, are you shy?" teasing him a bit more, she smoothly slid off her hand from his loose grip as she clasps her hand together.

"Sera will you --"

"Alright, alright, I won't tease anymore. I know doctor doesn't mean it that way." she brazenly sounded as if she was the most understanding person. Hopping to another topic, she inquired.

"By the way doctor, does my grandfather visit your hospital?"

"I've seen him one time but he said it's just his regular checkup." he answered her honestly.

"I see." she acknowledged as she looks away. Liam glance at her and felt her change of mood.

"Don't worry, Chairman Yue is fine." trying to console her yet he only go her silent reply.

The get-to-know date went by just like any other normal dates --sharing a few good laughs and a little something about themselves. Seraphina acted normally after the momentary desolation she'd shown.

When the sun was about to set, their last stop was in a coffee shop. In her previous life, Marga took her once in this cozy cafe which she liked due to its calming atmosphere and its quietness. However, recalling her memories, she didn't remember that this particular shop has a flower shop beside it. Due to her curiosity, she excused herself and wanted to confirm something.

Entering the flower shop, there was a bulk, tan man who's contentedly spraying water on the beautiful fresh flowers on the pot. Hearing the chime sound, the man turned his attention to the person who entered the shop.

"Uh, hi?" She awkwardly greeted with a tinge of anticipation.

"Good evening miss," he politely greeted back with a huge smile on his face. If it wasn't for the fact that he was wearing a pink with a huge sunflower print on his apron, one will mistake him for a bouncer in a club.

"We were not yet open for business…" he courteously confessed as he deliberately points his chin around him. Gazing at the surrounding, it was still quite messy with a pile of different unpacked boxes.

"I see. I'm sorry." she apologizes yet there was no sign of her wanting to leave. The beefy man tilted his head in confusion.

"Miss, do you need anything? Though our shop still doesn't operate, I think I can accommodate you. Is there a specific flower you like?" assuming that the girl needed something, he politely asked depicting a good and honest shop keeper.

"Apple blossom." she blurted out.

"Nice choice. Apple blossoms mean good health and we got one here. I assumed Miss here is knowledgeable about flowers" though his appearance was intimidating to others, he was rather friendly than anyone.

"Nah, I just know a bit since a friend of mine is very fond of flowers… Are you perhaps the owner?" she deliberately continues the conversation. The man briefly arranged the flowers of her choice, he spoke.

"Yes, I'm the co-owner." Unlike his overly muscled physique, the man has a gentle and genuine smile especially when he talks about flowers.

"How much?" seeing he was done arranging her order.

"It's on the house, miss since you are my first client."

"Alright. I'll be shameless then, thanks!" She accepted the bouquet of flowers as she gave her thanks. Before leaving, she uttered. "See you around."

The man didn't catch the message behind her words as he smiled on her retreating back.

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"Nice flowers." Liam complimented at the flowers Seraphina was holding.

"It's for grandpa." She honestly answered. Liam gazes at her tender smile --contented.

"Shall we go?" he asked. She nodded as an answer then she looks back at the flower shop one more time.

Liam received an urgent call from his work thus, he only drops Seraphina off on the Yue mansion.

"You go, you don't have to greet grandpa." She urged him to tend to his work as it seems really important. Though reluctant, Liam left immediately. But before Seraphina could enter their manor, one of their servants approaches her.

"Young miss, someone sends you this." He conveys the message then hand her a bouquet of anemone flowers. Though the arrangements were pretty neat, unconsciously, Seraphina gritted her teeth as she receives the flower. As the servants fulfilled his chore, he fled away leaving Seraphina alone.

Staring at the anemone flower on her hand emotionlessly, her grip grew tighter almost breaking them as she gazes her surrounding.

"Love is in the air, flowers everywhere~." Riggs teased her from behind seeing two different bouquets of flowers on her hand. However, as he senses Seraphina's back and a cold sinister aura manifested on her as if any minute she could snap a person's neck.

"Sh*t!" he panicked as he let out a muffled cursed. Slowly, retreating away from his boss, he heard her speak. There was no trace of human emotion on her voice.

"How're the things I'd asked you?"

"Uh, that…" Riggs scratches his temple trying to find the right terms to explain the situation.

"Report to me later." her cold voice, sent chills towards him as she scats away.

'Damn that Uno!' he cursed inwardly remembering the results he got from the task she appointed him.

Seraphina directly went to her bedroom. As she slams the door, the surging anger on her heart resurfaced. Scanning the white anemone flower she received, she spotted a small card. Opening the card, it's simple and short message made her palm itch with murderous intent.

"Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder"

Although the message was touching and the beauty of the flower was alluring, However, the darker meaning of this flower was unpleasant and meant death. As if sending her a funeral flower.

"Miss me your ass!" she throws the flower making a huge fit.