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

going back to my place? Isn't that

stuffed toy, giving her a knowing look. "Is it really about avoiding trouble,

her.

Selena said, lifting her chin proudly. "But

Selena about what happened the night

lives below me. He caught me when I was leaving, and he insisted on taking me hiking,"

her head. "That guy

said with a slight smirk. "I must

"What's worse is, I've had the misfortune of meeting someone

and said, "Let's go grocery shopping. Your fridge is empty. What do you usually

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

resolve to take Selena to

asked, "Aveline, where did you buy this keychain? It's a bit worn out, and I want to get a new one." Aveline took

was a simple, round keychain with a five-pointed star design

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