Aveline frowned slightly and asked, "That is strange. Did you change the locks?"

Selena nodded. "I did, but it didn't help. I'm starting to wonder if these thieves are expert locksmiths. Maybe they learned how to pick locks before deciding to become burglars."

Aveline chuckled at her comment but still said, "If it's that unsafe here, maybe you should find a new place to live."

Selena sank into the couch with a sigh. "I'd love to, but the landlord won't refund my deposit. It's a lot of money."

Aveline gave her a sympathetic look. "How much longer is your lease?"

Selena thought for a moment. "Just one more month. After that, I'm definitely moving."

"Good." Aveline nodded.

That seemed like the best solution.

But she couldn't shake the feeling of unease-why were there repeated break-ins at Selena's place? She recalled the first time it happened, which coincided with her staying there. Unable to make sense of it, Aveline got up and headed to the kitchen to check what ingredients were available.

Selena asked, "Weren't we going to

here. Why bother going back

a knowing look. "Is it really

at her. "Wow, you're

her chin proudly.

at the question. She hadn't told Selena about what happened the night before,

I was leaving, and he insisted on taking me hiking,"

"That guy is really

Aveline said with a slight smirk. "I must be cursed to have met

had the misfortune of meeting

grocery shopping. Your fridge is empty. What do you

to a cabinet, opened it, and revealed an assortment of instant noodles. "Here you go, all sorts of flavors. Just tell me which

was speechless. Her resolve to take Selena to

As Selena was locking up, she looked at the keychain in her hand and asked, "Aveline, where did you buy this keychain? It's a bit worn out, and I want to

with a

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