Chapter 83

Seraphina took in his words, didn’t ask any more questions, and just sat quietly for a long time.

Back in the day, Wilbur had been the main suspect in the case and he was the one who ended up serving time However, Wilbur passed away due to illness just six months into his prison sentence.

Balch said he only found out the truth a year later. By that time, Wilbur was already six feet under. Even if the truth came out now, it wouldn’t change a

thing

Besides, Fidelia was his lover. In a situation where he couldn’t change the past, protecting someone he once cared for might be the best option, right?

Seraphina just sat there, her face looking quite glum.

Balch reached out and gently held her hand, Sera, all of this is water under the bridge for me. It’s all in the past that I want to let go

Seraphina slowly pulled her hand back, I need some time

With that she got up to leave Balch made as if to stop her, but then he sucked in a breath in pain. When he let go of her hand, he was sweating bullets.

Seeing this, Seraphina quickly checked his wound, Are you okay? Your wound is deep, you can’t move around so much!

Balch took the chance to grab her hand again, and didn’t let go.

His palm was sweaty and cold.

Seraphina was so taken aback that she pressed the bell for the doctor.

The doctor arrived quickly and started to check the wound on Balch’s back.

Seraphina finally got a good look at Balch’s wound.

It was the outcome of Balch stepping in without a second thought when Fidelia swung a knife at her.

had intended to hurt her,

his wound and turned to look at

her hand, whispering, “It’s okay, I

just looked at him, her expression complicated, and didn’t say anything.

the doctor finished rebandaging the wound and

then that Seraphina spoke, “Let me go. I can’t think straight when I’m with you.”

for a long time, then sighed and slowly let go of

reached the door, she

was watching her, his

confessed, “I

Balch’s gaze flickered.

your wife… I didn’t say anything: Seraphina

had, the police’s questions just now

still tell me then?‘ Seraphina asked, “You know I was testing you!”

anything from you anymore. Whatever decision you

one more look at him, then

watched Seraphina’s retreating figure until she disappeared from sight. Then he returned to the bed and sat quietly for a while, closing

for the hospital entrance. As she reached

was catching her breath, a car pulled up in front of

she tidied her hair and greeted him with a

leaned against the car door, arms crossed over his chest He looked at her,

tone casual, “Your colleague probably finished taking his statement already.

her and smiled, Ms. Bennett, you’re quite the

look, then grinned, ‘Mr Herman, what are you

almost killed, and your boyfriend is seriously injured and in the hospital But you seem to be taking it all in stride,

replied, “I m just like that. What can I do?”

night, are you sure

just smiled, “I’m sure.”

say anything else, just nodded and turned to walk

at him, watching him go inside.

sedan drove out of the hospital,

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