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.

bed, Balch was in a room with

minutes.

a long sigh.

tell

uncover the truth behind

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

Balch, the closer she would be

a.m. light was part of

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

and

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

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

realized Leandro hadn’t come

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 at the entrance to

this kind of street food, holding it in

him while munching on

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

smiled contentedly, facing the bustling crowd, savoring her hot dog.

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

the street, Valerio’s driver watched the scene, sighing

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

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

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