Chapter 368 - Through thick and thin

Just as they were in a considerable distance from the dining area, Tito, Mariel Min, and Jack heard a faint sound of the utensils clacking. Just then, they heard Dragon's loud aggravate voice that they never heard before.

Unconsciously, the three of them wordlessly looked at each other in confusion. 

"They were fighting?" They uttered in unison, which slightly surprised them. However, what's more shocking was Dragon and Seraphina were quarreling! For the first time in history since Dragon's arrival there -- Seraphina never raised her voice.

But now, they could even hear Seraphina's indistinct aggressive tone. Even at gunpoint or when someone touched her bottom line, she could keep her head cool. No matter what is it, she never raised her voice. If it was a threatening tone, they would understand. Alas, that is not the case, it's like they were a married couple quarreling over something.

Just that alone undeniably piqued Jack's and Tito's interest. They never had seen Seraphina lose her cool this way. It's as if this moment was a scene they could boast towards their confidant; they had seen Seraphina lose her cool.

Jack giggled and grinned in a mischievous one. He doesn't know why but he never thought that this legendary moment would come. Tito on the other hand also had a full grin plastered across his face. Surely, they have the same thought in mind.

Meanwhile, Mariel Min creased his brows seeing their unusual expression. To him, Dragon and Seraphina were an item even though Seraphina would always neglect Dragon like a disappointed wife. But since he experienced this type of situation, he already had a clear foresight of how this argument would end. Hence, seeing these two slowly walking back in the kitchen, he hesitated.

"Are you sure you're going to take a peek?" Mariel Min inquired in a hesitant tone.

"Of course, this is one in a lifetime opportunity." Jack shushed him as he continued to lighten his feather-like steps as if he doesn't weigh anything. What shocking to Mariel Min was that Tito had done the same albeit he still produced a faint sound of his strides.

'Just how skilled are these people?' Mariel Min thought inwardly. But since he doesn't have the leisure to be in awe with their skills, he tried to stop them. After all, based on his observation, they would always leave whenever Dragon flirts with Seraphina -- avoiding to witness the 'public display of affection'.

"But, you might not like it." He warned as he followed suit. He was just trying to protect these youngsters' hearts as they have been obviously single for years -- perhaps, never been laid for a long time. 

"Tone it down, doc." Tito placed his index finger in front of his lips gesturing him to stop. Though Tito was never been a busybody but, this time around is different. He too wanted to more of Seraphina acting out. She has always been unmovable and unfazed since the very beginning.

Aside from her, grieving for her grandfather's death, he has never seen this side of hers. Thus, it would be a true sight to behold.

Just as they got close to the dining area, they heard Dragon's sentence as if he was staring in a drama -- loud and clear.

"Tell me to scram and cut all ties with me while looking at my eyes. If you do, I'll leave you alone."

Just as he finished his sentence, Tito, Mariel Min, and Jack successfully took a peek at the scene inside the dining area. The next second, both Tito and Jack regretted their decision for neglecting Mariel Min's warning.

"Sc--"

If before, they were avoiding the lowkey flirtation of Dragon towards their boss, this time, they witnessed a full-blown romantic display of affection. Unlike the usual response of Seraphina, they had seen that she closed her eyes after a moment when Dragon invaded her lips.

"I told you, it's not a good idea." Mariel Min awkwardly mumbled seeing both of their expressions when they retracted their eyes away from the scene inside.

"I should've listened to the elder." Jack heedlessly tapped Mariel Min's shoulder before he staggered his way out.

"Yeah, not a good idea," Tito uttered and walked the same way just like Jack. Mariel Min shook his head as he watched at the two retreating back. He lightened them a candle for their poor hearts inside their minds. After all, what they see wasn't just a mere one-sided kiss from Dragon because Seraphina responded with the same passion.

"At least, she wasn't as stubborn as what she depicts herself." Mariel Min mumbled as he goes on his way to check on his two patients.

Indeed, though he might shudder in fear before Seraphina and Dragon's presence, he had observed their occasional interaction. He had loved someone dear before and their love had borne a fruit which is his daughter. Therefore, somewhat someways, he had his own interpretation between the two.

If in the eyes of his newfound confidants was that Seraphina was only letting Dragon wander there and do whatever he wants, to him, he saw that Seraphina was letting him because she needed him near her.

She might not show it but he had experienced it first hand. His marriage, if not because of the death of his wife, they might still be together. Seraphina had the same response whenever her wife was acting up. 

Mariel Min's wife might bully him or even pushed him aside whenever she does feel like it but, Mariel Min knew that his wife would always love him and stick with him -- through thick and thin. And that what he sees Seraphina and Dragon's relationship, albeit, a little different because they had an odd way of showing it.

"*sigh* what a powerhouse couple." He sighed on his way being reminded of his new boss' position and his husband who wasn't any less terrifying than her.