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.

most people were tucked in bed, Balch was in a room with the light on for a solid

minutes.

let out a long

tell Leandro the

about some 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, physical evidence,

was innocent, so she chose to return to Sunburst City

Balch, the closer she would be

light was part of the truth?

stubbornly stayed in Leandro’s study till dawn, keeping her eyes on the house across the street, but she didn’t notice anything

when she saw Balch’s driver arrive, and then Balch

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

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

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

Seraphina took Valerio to

the morning rush, the stand was packed. Seraphina bought two drinks and hot dogs. With

of street food, holding it in his hand unsure of how to eat

Seraphina asked him while munching on

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

the bustling crowd, savoring her hot

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

street, Valerio’s driver watched the scene,

dropping Valerio off at school, Seraphina returned to her little home, packed some toiletries and daily necessities, and quickly returned to Leandro’s villa.

up a small camera in Leandro’s study facing Balch’s house, so she could monitor any

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