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.

lived with the Reynolds family for a few years when I was young. But if you’re asking

“And then?”

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

a red light, Balch turned to Seraphina, “Didn’t have a

at him, “I was neither here nor there, neither fish nor

her, his eyes soft as if they could soothe her

past. Luckily, I have a knack

Balch slowly moved the car, looking forward, he murmured, “You’re doing pretty good

now.”

with a natural smile and a twinkle in

when the doorbell rang. She opened the door

shutting the door behind her, “Where were you last night? I called and called and you didn’t pick up.

sofa, “I’m fine, aren’t I? Relax, I’m not that easy to get rid of.”

with Balch last night?” Sandra asked

hair, “I

went pale, she looked at Seraphina as if she couldn’t believe her

Sandra’s reaction, Seraphina couldn’t

leg, right?” Sandra looked at Seraphina anxiously.

had a few too many last night, called Balch

with shock. After a

bit surprised to meet

did you say?” Sandra looked at Seraphina in confusion,

from a wealthy family, but

son?”

well off. Sandra, despite being low–key, is a trust–fund baby. The two have

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

like the Reynolds have been good at keeping this kid under wraps.” Seraphina slowly said, “Of course, it could also