Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 10

Seraphina stepped out of Leandro’s place and spotted Balch’s house.

They lived in the same neighborhood, with every house having its own unique style despite the unified villa design. Balch’s villa was just to the east of Leandro’s, a mere fifty meters apart.

Seraphina silently followed Balch, causing him to turn around, “What’s up?”

Seraphina let out a sigh, “Nothing, just thinking it’s too much of a coincidence. It makes me a little uneasy.”

Upon hearing this, Balch chuckled, “Yeah, it’s quite the coincidence.“.

They were now at Balch’s doorstep. He stopped and said, “Hang on a sec. I need to get my car.”

Seraphina looked up at his door and laughed, “We’re right at your doorstep and you’re not gonna invite me in for a cup of joe?”

Balch adjusted his glasses and grinned, “I didn’t want to be too forward. You wanna come in for a bit?”

As he was about to unlock the door, Seraphina grabbed his arm, “I was just joking. Look at me, all wrinkled up and not exactly presentable. Better just take me home.”

So, Balch drove Seraphina home himself.

As they passed Leandro’s house, Seraphina turned to see Valerio, the young boy, leaning on the second–floor balcony railing, seemingly watching her car. The car quickly passed and Seraphina looked away.

“Do you know Leandro?” Balch suddenly asked.

Seraphina chuckled lightly, “Kind of. If not, I might have been left on the curb after mistakenly getting into his car last night.”

“I didn’t expect him to let you stay the night.” Balch commented.

I lived with the Reynolds family for a few years when I was young. But if you’re asking if I have any connection to them,

“And then?”

then…” Seraphina glanced forward, “My absent mother suddenly had a change of

to Seraphina, “Didn’t have

was neither here nor there, neither fish nor fowl. How many

her, his eyes soft as if they could soothe her soul.

have a knack for self–regulation, or you wouldn’t be seeing

Balch slowly moved the car, looking forward, he murmured,

now.”

looking at him with a natural smile and a twinkle

got home and had just taken a shower when the doorbell rang. She opened the door to see Sandra standing

you last night? I called and called and you didn’t pick up. I was worried sick!”

on the sofa, “I’m fine, aren’t I? Relax, I’m not that easy to get

with Balch last night?”

slowly dried her hair, “I

looked at Seraphina as if she couldn’t believe her own ears, “Leandro?”

Sandra’s reaction, Seraphina couldn’t help but

Sandra

a few too many last night, called Balch to pick me up but ended up

was left speechless with shock. After a while, she managed to ask, “So…everything

“Yeah, just a bit

say?” Sandra looked at Seraphina

family, but how do you not know he has

son?”

has been Seraphina’s desk mate since primary school and they’ve been besties since they were ten. Even though the Smith family isn’t exactly high society, they’re well off. Sandra, despite being low–key, is a trust–fund baby. The

could Leandro have a son? I’ve never

the Reynolds have been good at keeping this kid under wraps.” Seraphina slowly said, “Of course, it could also be because the kid’s identity can’t be revealed.”