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.

people were tucked in bed, Balch was in a room with the

minutes.

out a long sigh.

she didn’t tell Leandro the

uncover the truth

suspect, Wilbur. Despite his pleas of innocence, Wilbur was soon found guilty due to

Wilbur was innocent, so she chose to return to

got to Balch, the closer she would be

was part of the

her eyes on the house across

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

hidden behind the window, watching the car leave. She remained still, pondering the

until she heard a slight noise behind her did she snap back to reality. Turning around,

when Seraphina realized Leandro hadn’t come home all

took Valerio to a street–side

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

food, holding it

while munching on her hot dog, “Just chow

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

smiled contentedly, facing the bustling crowd, savoring her

looking at the delicate and pretty boy next

parked by the street, Valerio’s driver watched

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

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