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 sigh.

she didn’t tell Leandro the

to uncover the truth behind the murder of

was murdered at home in Sunburst City. The cops quickly nabbed the suspect, 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

chose to return to Sunburst

closer she got to Balch, the closer she would be

a.m. light was part of

keeping her eyes on the house

when she saw Balch’s driver arrive, and

the window, watching the car leave. She remained still, pondering the secrets. of the

to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio

when Seraphina realized Leandro hadn’t come home all

Seraphina took Valerio to a street–side hot dog stand.

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

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

munching on her hot

mouthfuls. It was completely

smiled contentedly, facing the bustling crowd, savoring her hot dog.

pretty boy next to her. The pair,

the street, Valerio’s driver watched the scene, sighing helplessly.

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

camera in Leandro’s study facing

files. The amount of information was overwhelming. She analyzed and recorded each one, and after a few hours, she was exhausted and