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.

might have been left on the curb after mistakenly getting

you stay the night.”

years when I was young. But if you’re asking if I have any connection to them, nope, I just lived there till I was

And then?

change of heart and took me

a red light, Balch turned to Seraphina, “Didn’t

fish nor fowl. How many people in

looked at her, his eyes soft as if they could soothe her soul.

a knack for self–regulation, or you wouldn’t be seeing me as I am now.”

slowly moved the car, looking forward, he

now.

looking at him with a natural smile and

to Balch, Seraphina got home and had just taken a shower when the doorbell rang. She opened the door to see Sandra standing there, visibly relieved

in, shutting the door behind her, “Where were you last night? I called and called

sofa, “I’m fine, aren’t I? Relax, I’m not that easy to get rid of.”

Balch last

dried her hair, “I spent

looked at Seraphina

Seraphina couldn’t help but laugh.

leg, right?” Sandra looked at Seraphina anxiously.

“Nope. I had a few too many last night, called Balch to pick me up

was left speechless with shock. After a while, she managed

“Yeah, just a bit surprised to

looked at

from a wealthy family, but how do

son?

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