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.

together they

elevator doors opened, they were met with the sight of a figure crouched on the floor by the entrance, arms wrapped around

eyes as if

Am I dreaming? Is

her hands, stopping her. "It's me. I'm back.

a moment, Selena was frozen

with a sudden sob, she threw her arms

been these past

Selena wept, clinging to Aveline like

feeling the weight of

eyes grew

patting Selena's back, she said softly, "Alright, alright, I'm fine now. Let's go inside,

tears, pouted pitifully, "My legs are

helping her friend to

that Selena noticed

hiccupped loudly,

amused.

urged, "Let's go inside. It's freezing

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