Chapter 90

Seraphina shol Yasmina a small grin ready to jet, but then she remembered something Where’s Valerio?

asmina pointed towards the lounge, and Seraphina headed that way

leen was just stumbling out as they crossed paths, and Seraphina strode straight in

asmina caught sight of Keen and couldn’t msist showing off her wristwatch Mr Reynolds always on the dat, never an exception

Just get in there, Keen grumbled not even glancing at the lounge

asmina knocked and went in to find Leandro just settling down behind his desk. She was about to take her usual spot behind him to take meeting notes when Leandro waved her off Sit opposite me

asmina hesitated, then sat down with her laptop, sneaking glances at Leandro but unable to spot any difference from his usual self.

The video call bell chimed again, and Leandro picked up, quickly exchanging hellos with the person on the other end

lut Yasmina was lost in thoughts Seraphina had left, so what was she missing across the desk?

Meanwhile, Seraphina met an expectant Valerio in the lounge and gave him an apologetic shrug. Your dad’s just too busy, I didn’t get a chance to ask him. But I promise ou, even if he doesn’t spill the beans, I’ll help you find out who your mom really is.

alerio looked at her, clearly disappointed but full of hope.

Seraphina extended her pinkie. Let’s pinkie swear.

falerio stared at her pinkie for a while, then finally reciprocated

ifter leaving the Reynolds Group, Seraphina headed straight home.

her the decoded chip data, and she dove right into it as soon

up, analyzing the surveillance footage frame

the three–minute video

new lead. If she could spot Balch in the surveillance, even a

screen for so long made her eyes water,

the tears, she thought she

the doorbell rang

her laptop, wiping

there, takeaway bags in hand. He had been smiling, but his face fell when he saw Seraphina. “What’s up?”

laughed it off “Nothing. I just got something in my eye.”

and turned to her “That’s a lame excuse, don’t

“I’m actually

leaned against the table, nodded, and waited

added, “there are some topics we

glanced at her laptop, then pulled her closer “Tell

want to talk about

for a while, then said, “Alright. We can talk when you’re ready. I’ve got your favorite snacks,

not going to pry Seraphina looked at him “What’s the harm in asking

told you. I’m willing to give you time. We have plenty of time”

him for a while, then suddenly hugged him.

a sharp

wrong?” Seraphina quickly let go. “Are you in pain

jacket and shirt to check on

the wound

hand tightly and smiled. “Don’t worry, you’re very light,

split open why you carried me this morning?” Seraphina looked at him. “No wonder

wound?”

said. “Compared to your injuries, it’s nothing Let’s eat before it gets cold”

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