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.

"Weren't we going to your

bother going back to my place? Isn't that

a knowing look. "Is it really about avoiding

glanced at her.

chin proudly. "But seriously, how did

about what happened the night before, and

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

head. "That guy

Aveline said with a slight smirk. "I must be

the misfortune of meeting someone

and said, "Let's go grocery

cabinet, opened it, and revealed an assortment of instant noodles. "Here you go, all sorts

resolve to take Selena to

It's a bit worn out, and I want to get a new one." Aveline took the keychain, examined it closely,

keychain with a five-pointed

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