Aveline pulled out her phone. "What are you standing there for? Call the police."

Selena, however, seemed unfazed. "I've reported it before, but nothing was stolen, and the security cameras were out of order, so it was pointless."

Aveline frowned. "But it's too dangerous for you to stay here. You should come to stay at my place."

Selena hesitated. "But... the deposit..."

Aveline's expression grew stern. "What's more important, your deposit or your life?"

Selena sighed. "The deposit..."

Ignoring her, Aveline started packing up Selena's belongings. In no time, she had most of it sorted out.

When she turned around, she saw Selena still organizing her collection of stuffed toys.

Aveline felt a bit exasperated. "You can move those later. Right now, just take what you need."

Selena hugged a large plushie tightly and said, "This is essential. I can't sleep without it."

Aveline was speechless.

carrot. "And this one stays by my side, like

Aveline fell silent again.

dial a number.

...

up heading to Maple

room you like and

lady," Selena replied

the screen-it was a

tinged with apology. "Sorry, I was busy earlier

because I heard about what happened with Sophia, and I wondered if you knew anything about it." Aveline

why she was suddenly kicked out of the Winter

"I have

moment before saying, "I thought you might know. I've heard

"I thought this might have something to

to reveal what had happened the previous night. "I really

in any case, without her around, you'll have a bit more peace

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