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.

asked, "Weren't

bother going back to my place? Isn't that a

it really about avoiding trouble, or are you trying to dodge

her. "Wow,

chin proudly. "But seriously, how

told Selena about what happened the night before, and if she did, Selena would definitely want to

below me. He caught me when I was leaving,

shook her head. "That guy is really something

a slight smirk. "I must be cursed to

the misfortune of meeting

refrigerator door and said, "Let's go grocery shopping. Your

and revealed an assortment of instant noodles. "Here you go,

take Selena to the supermarket

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