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.

most people were tucked in bed, Balch was in

minutes.

let out a

night, she didn’t tell Leandro the

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

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. A few months later, his health deteriorated

she chose to return to Sunburst City

got to Balch, the

light was part of

keeping her eyes on the house across the street,

Balch’s driver arrive, and then Balch came out and

hidden behind the window, watching the car leave. She remained still, pondering the secrets. of the house across the

until she heard a slight noise behind her did she snap back to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio standing neatly at the entrance, quietly watching her.

hadn’t come home

to

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

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

asked him while munching on her hot dog,

was completely different

facing the bustling

next to her. The pair, one big, one small, were eye–catchers on the street.

Valerio’s driver watched the

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

Leandro’s study facing Balch’s house, so she could monitor any

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