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.

were tucked in bed, Balch was

minutes.

a

tell Leandro

in Balch wasn’t about some inside trading, but to uncover the truth behind the murder of Balch’s wife, Janetta Lawson.

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. A few months later,

was innocent, so she chose

to Balch, the closer she would

3 a.m. light was part

minutes, Seraphina stubbornly stayed in Leandro’s study till dawn, keeping her eyes

driver arrive, and then Balch came out and got in the

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

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

Leandro hadn’t come home

to a street–side hot dog stand.

packed. Seraphina bought two drinks and hot dogs. With no

kind of street food, holding

Seraphina asked him while munching on her hot

eating, full mouthfuls. It was completely different from his usual breakfast, but

contentedly, facing the bustling crowd, savoring her hot

and pretty boy next to her. The pair, one big, one small, were eye–catchers on

the street, Valerio’s driver watched the scene, sighing helplessly.

little home, packed some toiletries and

up a small camera in Leandro’s study facing

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