Zoey heard the news that Wendy had gone abroad the next day.

Cornelia thought she'd be somewhat relieved, but Zoey's eyes remained calm, fixed outside the window. After a long silence, she

hummed a soft acknowledgment.

She had gotten thinner; her chin sharper, more delicate. At night, she'd still call out in her sleep, "Ozzy."

She couldn't bear to think about how Ozzy had died. The mere thought filled her with self-loathing for her incompetence.

Cornelia was worried about her mental state and suggested getting a therapist.

"There's really no need; it's just saches and pains. A good rest will do."

Zoey was sent back at home; the dog food remained untouched, and the water bowl was still full, but Ozzy was gone.

Fearing she'd break down in front of Cornelia, Zoey forced a smile at once.

"Cornelia, you've put off filming for too long. Go back to the set. Don't worry; I'll take good care of myself at home."

Cornelia nodded, but still advised, "I've instructed the property management. Unless it's someone from Star Movie Group and

they've been thoroughly vetted and have the homeowner's permission, they can't enter. This won't happen again."

another smile, "I

the smile looked more painful than

alien to Zoey. Still unwell, she was confined to her

and discovered that Fitch had unblocked her; she could see his

had been empty, as he never posted anything. But today, there

of a small, cream-colored puppy.

hour ago. Zoey had mutual friends with him, like Tyler,

Tyler, who was puzzled, "When did you start

to that one. You didn't just go out and

maybe even thrilling,

and if it was

just stung. Her puppy was gone, and he casually got another, as if rubbing

deleted his contact and his phone number. Then she

she'd cried out

notifications, hoping

and after counting a couple of times, he didn't find her.

to message her

himself, he sent a question mark. He received

realize what it meant. He didn’t understand he had

it said they were

wasn't fixating on him anymore, but instead, he felt a

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