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."

managed another smile,

smile looked more

alien to Zoey. Still unwell, she

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

as he never posted anything. But

cream-colored puppy. He

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

except for Tyler, who was puzzled,

didn't just go out and get one to

even thrilling, and

made it, and if it was a hint

gone, and he casually got another, as

Then she lay there, thoughts of

if she'd cried out all the

posting on Facebook, Fitch kept refreshing his notifications, hoping to see

too many, and after counting a couple of times, he didn't find

to message her

sent a question mark. He received a red exclamation mark in

realize what it meant. He didn’t understand

they were no longer

should be glad Zoey wasn't fixating on him anymore,

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