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

minutes.

out a

didn’t tell Leandro the truth.

to uncover the truth behind the murder of Balch’s wife,

Wilbur. Despite his pleas of innocence, Wilbur was soon found guilty due to motive, physical evidence, and witnesses. A few months later, his health deteriorated and he died in

Seraphina believed Wilbur was innocent, so she chose

Balch, the

a.m. light was part

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

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

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

slight noise behind her did she snap back to reality. Turning

Seraphina realized Leandro hadn’t come

out, Seraphina took Valerio to a street–side hot

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

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

munching on her hot

mouthfuls. It was completely

contentedly, facing the bustling crowd, savoring

charm, occasionally looking at the delicate and pretty boy next

parked by the street, Valerio’s

Seraphina returned to her little home, packed

in Leandro’s study facing

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