Aveline frowned slightly and asked, "That is strange. Did you change the locks?"

Selena nodded. "I did, but it didn't help. I'm starting to wonder if these thieves are expert locksmiths. Maybe they learned how to pick locks before deciding to become burglars."

Aveline chuckled at her comment but still said, "If it's that unsafe here, maybe you should find a new place to live."

Selena sank into the couch with a sigh. "I'd love to, but the landlord won't refund my deposit. It's a lot of money."

Aveline gave her a sympathetic look. "How much longer is your lease?"

Selena thought for a moment. "Just one more month. After that, I'm definitely moving."

"Good." Aveline nodded.

That seemed like the best solution.

But she couldn't shake the feeling of unease-why were there repeated break-ins at Selena's place? She recalled the first time it happened, which coincided with her staying there. Unable to make sense of it, Aveline got up and headed to the kitchen to check what ingredients were available.

"Weren't we going

here. Why bother going back to my

toy, giving her a knowing look. "Is it

at her. "Wow, you're so

I am," Selena said, lifting her chin proudly. "But seriously, how did you end up

She hadn't told Selena about what happened the night before, and if she did, Selena

He caught me when I was leaving, and he insisted on

head. "That guy is really something

said with a slight smirk. "I must be

the misfortune of

assortment of instant noodles. "Here you go, all

speechless. Her resolve to take Selena to the

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