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.

out a long

didn’t tell Leandro the

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

Lawson 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,

she chose to return to Sunburst City

Balch, the closer

a.m. light was

keeping her eyes on the house

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

leave. She remained still, pondering the secrets. of the

to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio standing neatly at the entrance, quietly watching her.

when Seraphina realized Leandro hadn’t come

Seraphina took Valerio to a street–side hot

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

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

Seraphina asked him while munching on her

started eating, full mouthfuls. It was completely different from his usual

facing the bustling crowd, savoring

at the delicate and pretty boy next to

the street, Valerio’s

Seraphina returned to her little home, packed some toiletries and daily necessities, and quickly returned

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

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