Chapter 107 - Grandpa is here

By the time Seraphina reach the Yue family mansion, it was close to midnight. The usual quietness of the manor with its dimly lit driveway should make her feel at peace, alas, she rather felt restless.

She stayed inside the car for some time to reflect on herself. Today honestly exhaust her. The abduction, dealing with Tuna's men, and her brawl with Tito -- in a time like this, she could not help but think what was she was doing. What does she really want?

Since her rebirth, schemes, plots, and conspiracy clung to her like a leech. Whether it was her ploy or the people surrounding her, she was exasperated. After all, she never wished for this kind of life.

Compare when she was in Luciano's disguise, this situation with dragon in the picture -- she must admit that its extremities are much worse than before. Regardless, even though she was exhausted physically and mentally, the only step she could take is to move forward.

"Huh, how silly." She murmurs in a low-dispirited tone. Seraphina imagines what her life would be or what she must be doing in this time of the year if she hadn't been entangled with the previous Luciano. If only she wasn't naive and a little less of the girl who wanted to be a part of something she doesn't know. Maybe, just maybe, her life isn't as complicated as now.

When Seraphina decided to exit the car, she looked up --staring at the tranquility of the starless night sky. The lonely luminous light from the companionless moon hugged her as if they could feel each other's emotion.

Alone, in the night where they shine the brightest yet, only in the darkness they could show their true selves.

"You must be sad too…" She mumbles towards the lonesome moon.

With her irked gaze as if wanting to talk to the man they called the 'absolute one'. The individual who made heaven and earth. The one that was being worshipped and prayed to. She scorns,

"Of all the time that you can grant me a restart, why didn't it started when I was a child? Or at least when I still have my decent life? Why?" she demanded only to be responded by a silent mild breeze that passed by her. She continued with full of ridiculing note,

"I always wonder if this life is a blessing or a curse. Such an interesting life isn't? Are you having fun watching me, god?!" this time, the night breeze felt much colder and harsh that slightly tangled her hair up in the air. But still, silence still the one that answered her.

"Yeah, you must be." Seraphina lightly scoffs by her ridiculous action talking to someone who will never respond no matter what she does or says. When Seraphina retracted her gaze from above, she saw Sebastian Yue's figure on the corner of her eyes.

Shifting her gaze towards the old figure of Sebastian Yue who's wearing only his pajamas. By the looks of it, he seemed he was looking for something or someone. Seraphina knitted her brows by her grandfather's behavior. Thus, disregarding the clothes she was wearing and her mellow appearance, she took hasty strides towards Sebastian Yue. The moment she neared the old man Yue's standpoint, she called out.

"Gramps?"

The moment Sebastian Yue heard her voice, he turns his attention to its source. His expression instantly brightens up as if he saw who he was looking for.

"little Seffy, silly child! Where have you gone?" taking slow strides towards Seraphina, he spoke.

Seraphina seeing the odd way her old man is acting, she unhesitantly dashed towards Sebastian Yue to lessen the gap between them. Although her grandfather was obviously having a hard time walking without his walking cane, his expression tells otherwise.

For some reason, Seraphina felt her heart pound -- troubled. Inside her mind, she hoped and pray that her speculations that struck her just now are wrong. Alas, when she supported him by his arm, Sebastian Yue's next words made her heart sank.

"Why are you not in your room yet, my precious Seffy? Are you trying to find mommy and daddy again?" He spoke as he coaxes her hand tenderly. The comforting smile he always had from then until now when he was in front of her made her heart tighten even more.

"Gramps…" she whispers. Seraphina starred down on his wrinkled hand that was patting hers. If only she could shed tears, she would. This is one of the things she knew she's not ready for -- witnessing her grandfather experiencing episodes due to his dementia.

"Don't worry, Seffy. Grandpa will protect you, always. I will find your mommy and daddy alright?" Sebastian Yue reassured her. In his eyes, Seraphina is still a 5-year-old kid. Seraphina wordlessly hugged him tightly. Her shoulders were trembling.

"Gramps, thank you…" when Sebastian Yue heard her 'thanks', he smiled widely as he hugged her back and pats her back. He spoke,

"Shhh, Don't cry, my baby. Grandpa is here."