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.

was in a

minutes.

let out a

night, she didn’t tell Leandro the

inside trading, but to uncover the truth behind the murder of Balch’s wife, Janetta Lawson.

suspect, Wilbur. Despite his pleas of innocence, Wilbur was soon found guilty due to motive,

she chose to return to Sunburst City

Balch, the closer she would

3 a.m. light was part of the

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

Balch’s driver arrive, and

the car leave. She remained still, pondering the secrets. of

to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio

when Seraphina realized Leandro hadn’t come home all night.

to

and hot dogs. With no seats available,

was obviously not used to this kind of street food, holding it in his hand unsure of how to

on her

mouthfuls. It was completely different from

bustling crowd, savoring her hot dog.

pretty boy next to her. The pair, one big, one small,

the street, Valerio’s driver watched the

dropping Valerio off at school, Seraphina returned to her little home, packed some toiletries and daily necessities, and quickly returned

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

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