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,

the smile looked more

to Zoey. Still unwell, she

had unblocked her; she

as he never posted anything. But today, there was a new

small, cream-colored puppy. He asked, "How do I

had mutual

were filled with advice, except for Tyler, who was puzzled, "When

to that one. You didn't just go out and get one to match, did

the past, Zoey would have found this sweet, maybe even thrilling,

and if it was a hint

it just stung. Her puppy was gone, and he

number. Then she lay there, thoughts of Ozzy

cried out all

Fitch kept refreshing his notifications,

couple of times, he didn't find her. He visited her profile page but felt it would

message

with himself, he sent a question mark. He

a moment to realize what it meant. He didn’t understand he had been unfriended by

said they were no

be glad Zoey wasn't

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