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.

a

night, she didn’t tell

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

City. The cops quickly nabbed the suspect, Wilbur. Despite his pleas of innocence, Wilbur was soon

she chose to return

the closer she got to Balch, the

3 a.m. light was part

Leandro’s study till dawn, keeping her eyes on the house across the

and then Balch came out and got in

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

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

realized Leandro hadn’t come home

took Valerio to a street–side

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

obviously not used to this kind of street food, holding it in his hand unsure

munching on her hot

silence, Valerio started eating, full mouthfuls. It was completely different from

smiled contentedly, facing the bustling

boy next

Valerio’s driver

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

small camera in Leandro’s study facing Balch’s house, so she

case–related files. The amount of information was overwhelming. She