Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 90

Seraphina shol Yasmina a small grin ready to jet, but then she remembered something “Where’s Valerio?”

‘asmina pointed towards the lounge, and Seraphina headed that way

leen was just stumbling out as they crossed paths, and Seraphina strode straight in

‘asmina caught sight of Keen and couldn’t msist showing off her wristwatch Mr Reynolds always on the dat, never an exception”

Just get in there, Keen grumbled not even glancing at the lounge

asmina knocked and went in to find Leandro just settling down behind his desk. She was about to take her usual spot behind him to take meeting notes when Leandro waved her off “Sit opposite me”

‘asmina hesitated, then sat down with her laptop, sneaking glances at Leandro but unable to spot any difference from his usual self.

The video call bell chimed again, and Leandro picked up, quickly exchanging hellos with the person on the other end

lut Yasmina was lost in thoughts Seraphina had left, so what was she missing across the desk?

Meanwhile, Seraphina met an expectant Valerio in the lounge and gave him an apologetic shrug. “Your dad’s just too busy, I didn’t get a chance to ask him. But I promise ou, even if he doesn’t spill the beans, I’ll help you find out who your mom really is.”

‘alerio looked at her, clearly disappointed but full of hope.

Seraphina extended her pinkie. “Let’s pinkie swear.”

falerio stared at her pinkie for a while, then finally reciprocated

ifter leaving the Reynolds Group, Seraphina headed straight home.

Terrell had sent her the decoded chip data, and she dove right into it as soon as she was home.

the way up, analyzing the surveillance footage frame by frame.

watched the three–minute video dozens of

a new lead. If she could spot Balch

long made her eyes water, and

thought she saw Balch’s face.

then, the doorbell

shutting her laptop, wiping her tears, and answering

was there, takeaway bags in hand. He had been smiling, but his face fell when he saw Seraphina. “What’s up?”

and laughed it off “Nothing. I just

table, and turned to her “That’s a lame excuse,

sighed. “I’m actually pretty

against the table, nodded, and waited for

added, “there are

then pulled her closer “Tell

to talk about

then said, “Alright. We can talk when

at him “What’s the harm in asking

smiled “I told you. I’m

at him for a while, then suddenly hugged him.

took a sharp intake of breath.

let go. “Are you in pain again? I thought you

yanked open his jacket and shirt to check on his wound and found it freshly

the wound

tightly and smiled. “Don’t worry, you’re very light, there’s no need to

morning?” Seraphina looked at him. “No wonder you walked away when the doctor was treating me. Were you checking your

wound?”

tear, Balch said. “Compared to your injuries, it’s

doni move After a while, she said. “Mr Lawson, are

how good I

his smile, Seraphina finally laughed