Chapter 197 - Negligence (1/2)

Doctor John shudders even more when his hand touched the ripped medical reports of Seraphina just now.

”Sera… sorry, I didn't know.” He mumbles, feeling remorseful to the grave mistake he had done.

At first, he was too focused on the project and the result if it was a success. Of course, aside from reaping some benefits from the said project, it will also make Seraphina the most powerful and influential man in the underground world or even overtake the power of the government.

Hence, he forgot to do a pre-checkup to Seraphina because she hates doing all those kinds of formalities anyway. Alas, it also led to much bigger negligence on his part.

Doctor John staggered as he rushed to dump the papers as sweats started to form on his forehead.

”She can't know… she'll kill me.”

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Seraphina felt her mind was about to explode any minute. She always denies Dragon's real identity. Despite all the pieces of evidence that were laid in front of her, Seraphina was always in denial.

She revved up her motorbike -- aimlessly strolling around the city. She was so mad about Dr. John for keeping that very detail from her.

After all, the first time she met Dragon, he was very doubtful about her and it took Seraphina a great effort to break the invisible thick walls surrounding him.

Hence, if it wasn't for the fact that Dr. John is her friend, she'll kill him that instant. So, for now, she better not see him or else, she's afraid that she might do something she will regret in the future.

After letting off some steam, Seraphina stops at the side of the country y's city metal bridge. Closing her eyes, Seraphina sighs heavily. She didn't utter a word as she calms herself down.

After a while, she felt her phone vibrate from the inside of her jacket's pocket. Checking who it was, Seraphina's gaze softens seeing the caller ID: My Heart

However, Seraphina just mindlessly stares at it until it stops ringing. She doesn't know what to say, she was afraid that he might detect that something was wrong with her. After all, he was too observant when it comes to her. So, he'll know for sure.

When the call stops ringing, a message pop up. Seraphina instantly opens his mail, it says;

”Absence makes the heart grow fonder.”

A complex smile form on Seraphina's lips as she read his simple yet sweet message. After a minute, her phone rang again.

Seraphina breathes heavily and clears her throat before she reluctantly picked up the call. Alas, the moment the line went through, neither of them utters a word.

”What happened?” Finally, Dragon inquired. On the other side of the line, he could hear audible speeding cars and the harsh wind. Also, it's rare for her to stay so quiet.