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.

tucked in bed, Balch was in a room with the light on

minutes.

out a long

didn’t tell Leandro

to uncover

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

believed Wilbur was innocent, so she chose to return to Sunburst City to

closer she got to Balch, the

was part of

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

saw Balch’s driver arrive, and then Balch

the window, watching the car leave. She remained still, pondering the secrets.

snap back to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio standing neatly at the entrance, quietly

hadn’t come home

Valerio to a street–side hot dog

the morning rush, the stand was packed. Seraphina bought two drinks and hot dogs. With no seats available, she simply stood at

street food, holding it in his hand unsure

munching on her

was completely different from his usual breakfast, but it

smiled contentedly, facing the bustling crowd, savoring her hot

still radiated charm, occasionally looking at the delicate and pretty boy next to her. The

car parked by the street, Valerio’s

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

Leandro’s study facing Balch’s house, so

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