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 live–in 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.
3 a.m., when most people were tucked in bed, Balch was
minutes.
out a long sigh.
didn’t tell Leandro the
trading, but to uncover the
his pleas of innocence, Wilbur was soon found guilty due to motive, physical evidence, and witnesses. A few months later, his health deteriorated and he died in
she chose to return to Sunburst City to
the closer she would be to the truth.
a.m. light was part of the
Leandro’s study till dawn, keeping her eyes on the house across the street, but she
arrive, and then Balch came out and got in the
the window, watching the car leave. She remained still, pondering the secrets. of
to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio
when Seraphina realized Leandro hadn’t come
out, Seraphina took Valerio to a street–side
rush, the stand was packed. Seraphina bought two drinks and hot dogs. With no seats available, she simply stood
this kind of street food, holding it in his hand unsure of
up?” Seraphina asked him while munching on her
a moment of silence, Valerio started eating, full mouthfuls. It was completely different from his usual breakfast, but it
facing the bustling crowd, savoring
pretty boy next to her. The pair, one big, one small, were eye–catchers on the street.
Valerio’s driver watched the scene, sighing helplessly.
off at school, Seraphina returned to her little home, packed some toiletries and daily necessities, and
in Leandro’s study facing Balch’s house,
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