Tangled in his Obsession novel Chapter 83

Seraphina took in his words, didn't ask any more questions, and just sat quietly for a long time.

Back in the day, Wilbur had been the main suspect in the case and he was the one who ended up serving time. However, Wilbur passed away due to illness just six months into his prison sentence.

Balch said he only found out the truth a year later. By that time, Wilbur was already six feet under. Even if the truth came out now, it wouldn't change a thing.

Besides, Fidelia was his lover. In a situation where he couldn't change the past, protecting someone he once cared for might be the best option, right?

Seraphina just sat there, her face looking quite glum.

Balch reached out and gently held her hand, "Sera, all of this is water under the bridge for me. It's all in the past that I want to let go."

Seraphina slowly pulled her hand back, "I need some time."

With that, she got up to leave. Balch made as if to stop her, but then he sucked in a breath in pain. When he let go of her hand, he was sweating bullets.

Seeing this, Seraphina quickly checked his wound, "Are you okay? Your wound is deep, you can't move around so much!"

Balch took the chance to grab her hand again, and didn't let go.

His palm was sweaty and cold.

Seraphina was so taken aback that she pressed the bell for the doctor.

The doctor arrived quickly and started to check the wound on Balch's back.

Seraphina finally got a good look at Balch's wound.

It was the outcome of Balch stepping in without a second thought when Fidelia swung a knife at her.

Fidelia had intended to hurt her, so the stab was deep.

Balch let the doctor treat his wound and turned to look at Seraphina. She was staring at his wound, seemingly in shock.

Balch gently squeezed her hand, whispering, "It's okay, I will be okay."

Seraphina just looked at him, her expression complicated, and didn't say anything.

After the doctor finished rebandaging the wound and gave a few instructions, he left.

It was then that Seraphina spoke, "Let me go. I can't think straight when I'm with you."

Balch stared at her for a long time, then sighed and slowly let go of her hand.

Seraphina turned to leave. As she reached the door, she couldn't help but glance back at him.

Balch was watching her, his gaze steady.

Seraphina hesitated for a moment, then confessed, "I didn't tell the police everything..."

Balch's gaze flickered.

"About your wife... I didn't say anything," Seraphina said.

Balch gave a small smile, "I know. If you had, the police's questions just now would have been different."

"Why did you still tell me then?" Seraphina asked, "You know I was testing you!"

"I wanted to tell you," Balch said, "I didn't want to keep anything from you anymore. Whatever decision you make, I won't regret it."

Seraphina took one more look at him, then turned and left.

Balch watched Seraphina's retreating figure until she disappeared from sight. Then he returned to the bed and sat quietly for a while, closing his eyes.

Seraphina left the room and headed straight for the hospital entrance. As she reached the roadside, she took a deep breath.