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.

a plush carrot. "And this one stays

Aveline fell silent again.

a number. "Hello,

...

ended up heading to

like and get

rich lady," Selena

her head with a smile and headed into the kitchen. Just as she started, her phone rang again. She looked at the screen-it was a call from Russell. Only then did she remember that he had tried to call her earlier and she hadn't returned

tone tinged with apology. "Sorry, I was busy earlier and

check in because I heard about what happened with Sophia,

know why she was suddenly

"I

"I thought you might know.

thought this might have something

the previous night. "I really don't know.

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

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