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."

shock. She pointed at him and exclaimed, "You look so

none other than

me Leo," he replied, "I have no relationship with

"Why would you help me? Do you have a grudge against

like that," Leo responded, his patience

never returns to the Cooper family or takes what belongs to you. But if you keep wasting my time, I'll leave right now. Just know this-Aveline has Lucas backing her. It's only a matter of time before she finds her way back to the Coopers, and everything you have will vanish

still doubted his identity, but his confidence

With Lucas supporting Aveline, her return to the Coopers

Cooper had been staring at his ex-wife's photograph, his gaze on her

had just

the engine stalled. Her expression shifted

"It broke down.

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

his phone. "I'll call

Aveline nodded, not objecting.

honk of a car horn pierced the air. Aveline turned her head to

here in Arthur Town," he greeted warmly. Aveline was

over, his gaze soft as he looked at her, a small smile playing on

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