Tangled in His Obsession Series

Chapter 14

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.

people were tucked in bed, Balch was

minutes.

out a

night, she didn’t tell Leandro the truth.

but to uncover the

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 soon found guilty due to motive, physical evidence, and witnesses. A few months later, his health deteriorated and he died

so she chose to return to Sunburst City to investigate.

the closer she got to Balch, the closer she would be to the truth.

3 a.m. light was part of the

thirty minutes, Seraphina stubbornly stayed in Leandro’s study till dawn, keeping her eyes

7 a.m., when she saw Balch’s driver arrive, and then Balch came out and got in

hidden behind the window, watching the car leave. She remained

heard a slight noise behind her did she snap back to reality.

when Seraphina realized Leandro hadn’t come home all

to a

stand was packed. Seraphina bought two drinks and hot dogs.

obviously not used to this kind of street food, holding

asked him while munching on her hot dog, “Just

full mouthfuls. It was completely different from his usual breakfast, but it tasted

facing the bustling

next to her. The pair, one big, one

the car parked by the street, Valerio’s driver watched the scene,

her little home, packed some toiletries and daily necessities, and quickly returned to Leandro’s

a small camera in Leandro’s study facing Balch’s house,

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