Chapter 14

In the wee hours, Seraphina was sitting in the dark in Leandro’s study, finishing up the last sip of her coffee.

Leandro’s study offered a perfect view of Balch’s house, an excellent spot for some observing. Seraphina reckoned the time was about ripe.

She yawned, ready to get up and leave, when a flicker of light caught her eye.

Surprised, she moved to the window and clearly saw a room in Balch’s house was lit.

She glanced at the clock, it was 3 a.in.

Word was, there were no livein maids or hourly workers in the Balch’s residence.

So Balch might be the one turning on the light Seraphina stood quietly behind the window, watching the orange glow and the ticking clock.

Ten minutes passed, the light was still on.

Twenty minutes passed, the light didn’t go out.

Thirty minutes later, Seraphina looked down to check on the time, and when she looked up again, the light

went out.

Balch was in a room with the light on for

minutes.

out a

she didn’t tell Leandro the

but to uncover the truth behind the murder of

years ago, Balch’s wife Janetta Lawson was murdered at home in Sunburst City. The cops quickly nabbed the suspect, Wilbur. Despite his pleas of innocence,

Wilbur was innocent, so she chose to return to Sunburst

closer she got to Balch, the closer she

a.m. light was part of the truth?

stubbornly stayed in Leandro’s study till dawn, keeping her eyes on the house across

until 7 a.m., when she saw Balch’s driver arrive, and

the car leave. She remained

did she snap back to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio standing neatly at the entrance, quietly watching her.

hadn’t

Valerio to

bought two drinks and hot dogs. With no seats available, she simply stood

kind of street food, holding it in his

up?” Seraphina asked him while munching on her

of silence, Valerio started eating, full mouthfuls. It was completely

facing the bustling crowd, savoring her hot dog.

boy next

Valerio’s driver watched the scene, sighing helplessly.

home, packed some

facing Balch’s house, so she

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