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 got

the smile looked

alien to Zoey. Still unwell, she was confined to her hfor recovery. Lying

out her phone and discovered that Fitch had unblocked her; she could

Facebook had been empty, as he never posted anything. But today, there was a new

puppy. He asked, "How do I take

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

with advice, except for Tyler, who was puzzled, "When did you start liking these little critters? That

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

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

if it was

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

Then she lay there, thoughts of

cried out all

kept refreshing his notifications, hoping to see Zoey's profile

times, he didn't find her. He visited her

message her

himself, he sent a question mark. He received

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

it said they were

felt an uncomfortable twinge. Logically, he should be glad Zoey wasn't fixating on

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