Chapter 10

Seraphina stepped out of Leandro’s place and spotted Balch’s house.

They lived in the same neighborhood, with every house having its own unique style despite the unified villa design. Balch’s villa was just to the east of Leandro’s, a mere fifty meters apart.

Seraphina silently followed Balch, causing him to turn around, What’s up?

Seraphina let out a sigh, Nothing, just thinking it’s too much of a coincidence. It makes me a little uneasy.”

Upon hearing this, Balch chuckled, Yeah, it’s quite the coincidence..

They were now at Balch’s doorstep. He stopped and said, Hang on a sec. I need to get my car.

Seraphina looked up at his door and laughed, We’re right at your doorstep and you’re not gonna invite me in for a cup of joe?

Balch adjusted his glasses and grinned, I didn’t want to be too forward. You wanna come in for a bit?

As he was about to unlock the door, Seraphina grabbed his arm, I was just joking. Look at me, all wrinkled up and not exactly presentable. Better just take me home.

So, Balch drove Seraphina home himself.

As they passed Leandro’s house, Seraphina turned to see Valerio, the young boy, leaning on the secondfloor balcony railing, seemingly watching her car. The car quickly passed and Seraphina looked away.

Do you know Leandro?Balch suddenly asked.

not, I might have been left on the curb after mistakenly getting

expect him to let you stay the night.”

was young. But if you’re asking if I

And then?

Seraphina glanced forward, “My absent mother suddenly had a change of heart

Balch turned to Seraphina, “Didn’t have a good time at

“I was neither here nor there, neither fish nor fowl. How many

at her, his eyes soft as

“But that’s all in the past. Luckily, I have a knack for self–regulation, or you wouldn’t be seeing me as I am

green. Balch slowly moved the car, looking forward, he murmured, “You’re doing pretty

now.

her seat, looking at him with a natural smile and a twinkle in

the doorbell rang. She opened the door to see Sandra standing there, visibly

happened?” Sandra walked in, shutting the door behind her, “Where were you last night? I

drying her hair, sat down on the sofa, “I’m fine, aren’t I? Relax, I’m not that easy to get

last

“I spent

looked at

Sandra’s reaction, Seraphina couldn’t help but

my leg, right?” Sandra looked at

calmly looked back at her, “Nope. I had a few too many last night, called Balch to pick me up but ended up in

shock. After a while,

sighed, “Yeah, just a bit surprised to meet his

looked at Seraphina in

family, but how do you not know he has

son?

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