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.

data, and she dove right into it

way up, analyzing the surveillance footage frame by

the three–minute video

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

for so long made her eyes water, and

thought

then, the doorbell rang

snapped out of it, quickly shutting her laptop, wiping her tears, and answering the door.

in hand. He had been smiling, but his

eyes and laughed it off “Nothing.

in, put the bags on the table, and turned to her “That’s a

laughed, then sighed. “I’m actually pretty tough

leaned against the table, nodded, and waited for her to continue.

“there are some

at her laptop, then pulled her

don’t want to talk about it,” Seraphina answered

while, then said, “Alright. We can talk when you’re ready.

“What’s the harm in

I’m willing to give you time. We

at him for a while, then

sharp intake of

go. “Are you in pain again?

to check on his wound and

the wound split open again?”

worry, you’re very light, there’s

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

wound?”

a minor tear, Balch said. “Compared to your injuries, it’s nothing Let’s

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