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 long

she didn’t tell Leandro the truth.

inside trading, but to uncover the truth behind the murder of Balch’s wife,

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

chose to return

the closer she

a.m. light was part

till dawn, keeping her eyes on the house across the

Balch’s driver arrive, and then Balch came out and got in

leave. She remained still, pondering the

a slight noise behind her did she snap back to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio standing neatly at

realized Leandro hadn’t come home all

Valerio to a

the stand was packed. Seraphina bought two drinks and hot dogs. With no seats available, she simply stood at the entrance to

street food, holding it in his hand unsure of how to eat

munching on

full mouthfuls. It was completely different from his usual breakfast,

the bustling crowd, savoring her

makeup–free face still radiated charm, occasionally looking at the delicate and pretty boy next to her. The pair, one big,

car parked by the street, Valerio’s driver watched the

dropping Valerio off at school, Seraphina returned to her little home, packed some toiletries and daily necessities, and quickly returned to Leandro’s villa.

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

the living room going through case–related files. The amount of information was overwhelming. She analyzed and recorded each one, and after a few hours, she