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."

smile, "I

looked

in the house felt alien to Zoey. Still unwell, she was confined to

out her phone and discovered that Fitch had unblocked her;

empty, as he never posted anything. But today, there was

a small, cream-colored puppy. He asked, "How do I take care of

half an hour ago. Zoey had mutual friends with him, like

filled with advice, except for Tyler, who was puzzled, "When did you start liking these

just go out and get one to match,

have found this sweet, maybe even thrilling, and then she'd obsess over what

it, and if it

stung. Her puppy was gone, and he

his phone number. Then

as if she'd cried out

his notifications, hoping to

many, and after counting a couple of times, he didn't find her. He visited her profile page

to message

a question mark. He received a red exclamation mark in

never been deleted before and took a moment to realize what it meant. He didn’t understand he had been unfriended by

below it said they were no longer

felt an uncomfortable twinge. Logically, he should be glad Zoey wasn't fixating on him anymore, but instead, he felt a

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