Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 10

Seraphina stepped out of Leandro’s place and spotted Balch’s house.

They lived in the same neighborhood, with every house having its own unique style despite the unified villa design. Balch’s villa was just to the east of Leandro’s, a mere fifty meters apart.

Seraphina silently followed Balch, causing him to turn around, “What’s up?”

Seraphina let out a sigh, “Nothing, just thinking it’s too much of a coincidence. It makes me a little uneasy.”

Upon hearing this, Balch chuckled, “Yeah, it’s quite the coincidence.“.

They were now at Balch’s doorstep. He stopped and said, “Hang on a sec. I need to get my car.”

Seraphina looked up at his door and laughed, “We’re right at your doorstep and you’re not gonna invite me in for a cup of joe?”

Balch adjusted his glasses and grinned, “I didn’t want to be too forward. You wanna come in for a bit?”

As he was about to unlock the door, Seraphina grabbed his arm, “I was just joking. Look at me, all wrinkled up and not exactly presentable. Better just take me home.”

So, Balch drove Seraphina home himself.

As they passed Leandro’s house, Seraphina turned to see Valerio, the young boy, leaning on the second–floor balcony railing, seemingly watching her car. The car quickly passed and Seraphina looked away.

“Do you know Leandro?” Balch suddenly asked.

Seraphina chuckled lightly, “Kind of. If not, I might have been left on the curb after mistakenly getting into his car last night.”

“I didn’t expect him to let you stay the night.” Balch commented.

“Actually, I lived with the Reynolds family for a few years when I was young. But if you’re asking if I have any connection to them, nope, I just lived there till

“And then?”

mother suddenly had a change of heart and took

light, Balch turned to Seraphina, “Didn’t have a good time

there, neither fish nor fowl. How many people in that house do you think liked me?”

eyes soft as if they

Luckily, I have a knack for self–regulation, or you

Balch slowly moved the car, looking forward,

now.”

back in her seat, looking at him with a natural smile and a twinkle in her

a shower when the doorbell rang. She

you last night?

her hair, sat down on the sofa, “I’m fine, aren’t I? Relax, I’m not that easy to get

with Balch last night?” Sandra asked

dried her hair, “I spent the night

of “Leandro“, Sandra’s face went pale, she looked at Seraphina as if she couldn’t believe

reaction, Seraphina couldn’t

Sandra looked at Seraphina anxiously.

had a few too many last night, called Balch to pick me up but ended up in Leandro’s car by

with shock. After a while, she managed to

a bit surprised to meet his son.”

Sandra looked at Seraphina in confusion, “Whose

“You’re also from a wealthy family, but how do you

son?”

they’ve been besties since they were ten. Even though the Smith family isn’t exactly high society, they’re well off. Sandra, despite being low–key, is a trust–fund baby. The two

How could Leandro have a

the Reynolds have been good at keeping this kid under wraps.” Seraphina slowly said, “Of course,