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 the light

minutes.

a long sigh.

didn’t tell Leandro the truth.

to uncover the truth behind the murder of Balch’s

cops quickly nabbed the suspect, Wilbur. Despite his pleas of innocence,

was innocent, so she chose to return to Sunburst City to investigate.

the closer she

light was part of the

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

7 a.m., when she saw Balch’s driver arrive, and then

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

reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio standing neatly at the entrance,

Leandro hadn’t come home all

took Valerio to a street–side

and hot dogs. With no seats available, she simply

used to this kind of street food, holding

munching on her hot

moment of silence, Valerio started eating, full mouthfuls. It was completely

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

delicate and pretty boy next to her. The pair, one big,

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

little home, packed some toiletries and daily necessities,

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

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