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.

Balch was in a room with the

minutes.

let out a long sigh.

tell Leandro

Balch wasn’t about some inside trading, but to uncover the truth behind the murder of

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 and he died in

innocent, so she chose to return to Sunburst City to

believed the closer she got to Balch, the closer she

light was part of the truth?

till dawn, keeping her eyes on the house across the street,

saw Balch’s driver arrive, and then Balch came

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

she snap back to reality.

Seraphina realized Leandro hadn’t come home all night.

to a

morning rush, the stand was packed. Seraphina bought two drinks and hot dogs. With no seats available, she simply

was obviously not used to this kind of street food, holding it in his hand unsure

asked him while munching on her hot dog,

of silence, Valerio started eating, full mouthfuls. It was completely different from his usual breakfast,

smiled contentedly, facing the bustling crowd, savoring

charm, occasionally looking at the delicate and pretty boy next to her. The pair, one big, one

the car parked by the street, Valerio’s driver watched

her little home, packed some toiletries and daily necessities,

a small camera in Leandro’s study facing Balch’s house, so she could monitor

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