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.

when most people were tucked in bed, Balch was in a room with the light

minutes.

out a long

she didn’t tell Leandro

to uncover the

pleas of innocence, Wilbur was soon found guilty due to motive, physical evidence, and witnesses. A few months later, his

she chose to return

she got to Balch, the

light was part of the

stubbornly stayed in Leandro’s study till dawn, keeping her eyes on the house across the street, but she didn’t notice anything

driver arrive, and then Balch came out and got in the car.

She remained still, pondering the secrets. of the house across the street.

slight noise behind her did she snap back to reality. Turning around, she saw

when Seraphina realized Leandro hadn’t come home

took Valerio to

morning rush, the stand was packed. Seraphina bought two drinks and hot dogs. With

holding it in his hand unsure of

Seraphina asked him while munching on her hot dog, “Just

eating, full mouthfuls. It was completely different from

facing the bustling crowd,

face still radiated charm, occasionally looking at the delicate and pretty boy next to her. The pair, one big, one small, were eye–catchers on

street, Valerio’s driver

to her little home, packed some toiletries and daily necessities,

study facing Balch’s house, so she could monitor any

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