Chapter 111 - kiss

"Young Miss, the young master Jin is here."

"Oh, right. I invited Liam over for lunch." When Seraphina receives the message, her over the top gleeful expression turns to face her grandfather giving him a short notice about Liam's visit.

Sebastian Yue was satisfied seeing his precious granddaughter being too excited just hearing Liam's name. He nodded in understanding before he spoke,

"My little girl grew to a fine lady so fast. Go. I'll join you later." pushing her to accommodate Liam Jin first -- Sebastian Yue saw her unhesitantly agree.

When Seraphina left her grandfather's study room, Sebastian Yue let out a few light coughs. Henry Man as if on cue instantly dashed on the desk inside the study room. Rummaging one of its cabinets, he picked up the bottle of medicine Sebastian Yue was taking. He immediately hands over a pill to Sebastian Yue which he consumed right away.

After Sebastian Yue drank a glassful of water, he spoke. "I'm afraid, I have to leave Seffy earlier than I thought." his lively tone, when he was in front of Seraphina, was gone. All he sounds now was a weak, old man waiting for his last breath.

"Sir…" Henry Man wanted to say something, alas, he was clearly informed about the Chairman's condition. And even if he suggested a million times that he must get treated, Sebastian Yue was unwilling.

"Say, son, does my little girl really likes young Jin?" Out of nowhere, Sebastian Yue asked Henry Man a particular question that he himself was unsure.

"I think so, Sir." Henry Man honestly answered. In his perspective, the way Seraphina treated Liam was rather obvious. Just like now, she seemed a teenager in love just hearing the young masters name. So no doubt she likes him. However, Sebastian Yue sounded rather unconvinced, he spoke.

"Is that so? I hope she does, really. At least, I'll feel at ease." Although Sebastian Yue is really convinced about Seraphina's act, part of him tells him that there's something amiss. He could not point it out but nonetheless, his giving the situation the benefit of the doubt.

Since he also likes Liam's personality by every interaction every time he encounters him and if ever Seraphina will end up marrying Liam Jin, he'll gladly leave in peace.

Unbeknownst to them, behind the close door -- Seraphina was leaning against it and heard their entire conversation. She shut her eyes closed as she let a heavy sigh. A second later, when Seraphina opened her eyes, there was a subtle glint flash across her eyes. No one could tell what was she's thinking, but, the fire beneath her eyes was spread unrestrainedly.

Whether it was something good or really bad -- only she can tell.

The afternoon lunch went smoothly as usual with Seraphina being extra cheesy around Liam. To some degree, everyone was accustomed by her antiques and they chose to turn a blind eye to the dog food thrown at them.

After the sumptuous meal, Sebastian Yue went to tend to his last important business meeting while Liam stayed at the Yue family residence together with Seraphina. Since Liam Jin works overnight to clear his schedule specifically for this lunch with her --he somehow felt overworked.

In the Yue family garden:

"Tired?" Seraphina turned her head beside her. There, the god of purity, Liam Jin with the palpable bags under his gentle eyes met hers.

"Not really." Liam softly smiled as an answer.

Arching her brows to this innocent kind prince lying in front of her, Seraphina could not help but grin. After all, she's a veteran in play pretend game, so she could tell that Liam is not born to be an award winner in terms of pretending and lying just like her.

"Really?" Seraphina sounding suspicious, teased.

"Hmm." Liam pursed his lips as he languidly nods in reassurement.

"Aiya~! Doctor~ but your face says otherwise." right off the bat, Seraphina cupped Liam Jin's cheeks with both of her hands. Her unrestrained action made Liam Jin sober up from his burn out self.

The moment Seraphina went closer to him as if examining his face thoroughly, Liam's whole being froze in an instant. Who would not? After all, it's the first time she took the initiative to be this close to him without Sebastian Yue's presence.

The past month he spent wooing her, although he was not experience pursuing someone -- part of him tells him that she was like an unmovable mountain. Despite the fact that sometimes, she would tease him or brazenly announce him as someone important to her -- he was very well versed about her nature. Also, he could not feel the sincerity behind her confessions for some reason.

Seraphina settled her gaze penetrating Liam's paralyzed eyes. Seeing that he was immobilized like he was being preserved inside an invisible ice coffin, Seraphina tilts her head bearing her ever so innocent character, she spoke.

"Uhm, doctor~? Is this the moment that two people should kiss?"