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.

3 a.m., when most people were tucked in bed, Balch was in

minutes.

a

she didn’t tell Leandro the truth.

inside trading, but to uncover the truth behind the murder of Balch’s wife, Janetta

Balch’s wife Janetta Lawson was murdered 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 witnesses.

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

the closer she

3 a.m. light was part of the

in Leandro’s study till dawn, keeping her

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

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

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

Seraphina realized Leandro hadn’t

to a street–side hot dog stand.

packed. Seraphina bought two drinks and hot dogs. With no seats available, she

to this kind of street food, holding it in his

up?” Seraphina asked him while munching on her hot dog,

was completely different from his usual breakfast, but it tasted really good.

smiled contentedly, facing the bustling

looking at the delicate and pretty boy next to her. The pair, one big, one small, were eye–catchers on the street.

by the street, Valerio’s driver

off at school, Seraphina returned to her little home, packed some toiletries

study facing Balch’s

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