Juliet's expression grew more tense, her gaze fixed warily on the doorway.

"Who are you?" she demanded.

But there was no answer from outside.

"Hello? Are you still there?" Juliet called out, taking a few cautious steps forward.

Still, no response came.

What' was going on? Where did they go?

Juliet decided to open the door, and the next second, a shadowy figure burst in, pushing her back into the room and quickly shutting the door behind them.

"Ah!" Juliet screamed, scrambling away, her face a mix of fear and suspicion as she eyed the intruder.

It was a man, wearing a hat and mask. He didn't make any sudden moves, just calmly removed his hat and mask.

"Don't be afraid," he said, "I'm not here to hurt you. I told you, if you want to deal with Aveline, I can help you."

him and exclaimed, "You look so much like Lucas! What's your relationship

none other than

can call me Leo," he replied,

you help me? Do you have a grudge

Leo responded,

time, I'll leave right now.

identity, but his

With Lucas supporting Aveline, her return to

been staring at his ex-wife's photograph, his gaze on her becoming more peculiar each day, Juliet felt a chill of fear.

just climbed

started driving when suddenly, the engine stalled. Her expression shifted in

broke down. We'll need to get it to a

middle of town, and it was quite a distance back to the orphanage. Were they supposed to walk

call someone to

Aveline nodded, not objecting.

the honk of a car horn pierced the air. Aveline turned her head to see a black Cullinan pulling up slowly. The door swung open, and Gernard

in Arthur Town," he greeted warmly. Aveline was equally surprised. "Mr. Cooper, what brings

over, his gaze soft as he looked at her, a small smile playing on his lips. "I'm here to inspect a potential

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