Chapter 858

"Okay." Aveline nodded, settling into the car to wait.

Leo called for a tow truck, which took about forty minutes to arrive.

After the car was towed, they began walking toward the bus stop. The two-kilometer walk took nearly twenty minutes, with frequent breaks due to Aveline's weakened state.

By the time they reached the stop near Maple Gardens, night had already fallen. The winter sky grew dark early, and the cold evening air hung around them.

Aveline turned to Leo and said, "Come up with me for a bit. Have some tea and rest."

Leo shook his head. "No need. I'm just glad I got you home safely. Here's my number-call me if you ever need anything."

Aveline felt a pang of guilt. He had helped her so much, and she had done nothing in return.

"You haven't eaten dinner yet, right? I'm a good cook. Stay for a meal before you go," she insisted again.

Leo was about to decline, but his stomach growled loudly, betraying him. They both laughed.

"Well, I guess I can't say no to that," Leo said, amused.

and together they walked toward Maple

a figure crouched on the floor by the entrance, arms wrapped around their knees, eyes blank and

and rubbed her eyes as if trying to

Am I dreaming? Is it

I'm back. I'm okay, you're not dreaming. I really came

Selena was

she threw

idea how worried I've been these past few days... Where did you go? Who

Selena wept, clinging to Aveline like

held her tight, feeling the weight of her

eyes grew misty

alright, I'm fine now.

face streaked with tears, pouted pitifully,

help but chuckle, helping her friend to

was then that Selena noticed Leo.

could finish, she hiccupped loudly, catching

amused.

inside. It's freezing

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