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 walked toward

on the floor by the entrance, arms

eyes as if trying to make sense

Am I dreaming?

stopping her. "It's me. I'm back. I'm okay, you're not dreaming.

a moment, Selena was frozen

threw her arms around Aveline, crying

You have no idea how worried I've been these past few

to

feeling the

eyes grew misty

softly, "Alright, alright, I'm fine now. Let's go

tears, pouted pitifully, "My

but chuckle, helping her friend to

Selena noticed Leo. "Aren't

could finish, she hiccupped loudly, catching

nodded, amused. "Yes,

"Let's go inside. It's

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