Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

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 live–in 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.

At 3 a.m., when most people were tucked in bed, Balch was in a room with the light on for a solid thirty

minutes.

let out a

she didn’t tell

inside trading, but to uncover the truth behind the murder of

Despite his pleas of innocence, Wilbur was soon found guilty due to motive, physical evidence, and witnesses. A few months later,

she chose to return to Sunburst City to investigate.

believed the closer she got to Balch, the closer she

this 3 a.m. light was part of

Seraphina stubbornly stayed in Leandro’s study till dawn, keeping her eyes on the house across the street, but she didn’t notice anything

driver arrive, and then Balch came out and got in

hidden behind the window, watching the car leave. She remained still, pondering

back to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio standing

Seraphina realized Leandro hadn’t come

out, Seraphina took Valerio to a

bought two drinks and hot dogs. With no seats available, she

kind of street food, holding it

on her hot dog,

mouthfuls. It was completely

facing the bustling crowd,

and pretty boy next

by the street, Valerio’s driver

Valerio off at school, Seraphina returned to her little home, packed some toiletries and daily

facing Balch’s house, so she could monitor any movement

amount of information was overwhelming. She analyzed and recorded each one,