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.
people were tucked in bed, Balch was in a room with the light
minutes.
let out a long sigh.
didn’t tell Leandro the
to uncover the truth behind the murder of Balch’s wife,
of innocence, Wilbur was soon found guilty due to motive,
chose to return to Sunburst
Balch, the closer she would be to the
a.m. light was part of
Seraphina stubbornly stayed in Leandro’s study till dawn, keeping her eyes on the house across the street, but she didn’t notice anything unusual.
7 a.m., when she saw Balch’s driver arrive, and
hidden behind the window, watching the car leave. She remained still, pondering the secrets. of the house across the street.
her did she snap back to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio standing neatly at the entrance, quietly watching her.
realized Leandro hadn’t come home
Valerio to a
two drinks and hot dogs. With no seats available, she simply stood at the entrance to
food, holding
munching on her
silence, Valerio started eating, full mouthfuls. It was completely different from
bustling
pretty boy next
parked by the street, Valerio’s driver
off at school, Seraphina returned to her little home, packed some toiletries and daily necessities, and quickly
camera in Leandro’s study facing Balch’s house, so she could monitor any movement there.
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