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

Aveline fell silent again.

pretended to dial a number. "Hello, psychiatric

...

up heading to Maple

"Pick any room you like

lady," Selena replied

into the kitchen. Just as she started, her phone rang again. She looked at the screen-it

apology. "Sorry, I

heard about what happened with Sophia, and I wondered

was suddenly kicked out of

"I

you might know. I've heard

then added, "I thought this might

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

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

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