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."

She pointed at him and exclaimed, "You look

man was none other than

replied, "I have no

"Why would you help me? Do you

Leo responded, his

But if you keep wasting my time, I'll leave right now. Just know this-Aveline has Lucas

his identity, but his confidence seemed genuine.

Lucas supporting Aveline, her return to the

on her becoming more peculiar each day, Juliet felt a chill of fear.

just climbed back

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

out, checking under the hood. "It broke down. We'll

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

pulled out his phone. "I'll call someone to bring a

Aveline nodded, not objecting.

pierced the air. Aveline turned her head to see

what a coincidence to see you here in Arthur Town," he greeted

a small smile playing on his lips. "I'm

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