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.

one stays by my side, like

Aveline fell silent again.

pretended to dial a number. "Hello,

...

up heading to Maple Garden

suitcase. "Pick any room you like and get settled

lady," Selena

screen-it was a call from Russell. Only then did she remember that he had tried to

Russ," Aveline answered, her tone tinged with apology. "Sorry, I was busy

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

she was suddenly kicked out

"I have no

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

"I thought this might have something to

what had happened the previous night. "I really don't know. I only found out when I saw

her around, you'll have a bit

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