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.

years when I was young. But if you’re asking if I have any connection to

“And then?”

forward, “My absent mother suddenly had a change of heart and took

red light, Balch turned to Seraphina, “Didn’t have a good time at the

Seraphina looked at him, “I was neither here nor there, neither fish nor fowl. How many

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

“But that’s all in the past. Luckily, I have a knack for self–regulation, or you wouldn’t be seeing me as

the car, looking forward, he

now.”

leaned back in her seat, looking at him with a natural smile and a twinkle in her eye.

the doorbell rang. She opened

door behind her, “Where were you last night? I called and called and

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

with Balch last night?” Sandra asked

hair, “I spent

she looked at Seraphina as if she couldn’t believe her

Sandra’s reaction, Seraphina couldn’t help but laugh.

leg, right?” Sandra looked at

many last night,

a

sighed, “Yeah, just a bit surprised

looked at Seraphina

Seraphina glanced at her, “You’re also from a wealthy family, but how do you not know

son?”

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

never heard… How could Leandro have a son? I’ve never heard any rumors!”

Seraphina slowly said, “Of course, it