Aveline pulled out her phone. "What are you standing there for? Call the police."

Selena, however, seemed unfazed. "I've reported it before, but nothing was stolen, and the security cameras were out of order, so it was pointless."

Aveline frowned. "But it's too dangerous for you to stay here. You should come to stay at my place."

Selena hesitated. "But... the deposit..."

Aveline's expression grew stern. "What's more important, your deposit or your life?"

Selena sighed. "The deposit..."

Ignoring her, Aveline started packing up Selena's belongings. In no time, she had most of it sorted out.

When she turned around, she saw Selena still organizing her collection of stuffed toys.

Aveline felt a bit exasperated. "You can move those later. Right now, just take what you need."

Selena hugged a large plushie tightly and said, "This is essential. I can't sleep without it."

Aveline was speechless.

one stays by

Aveline fell silent again.

dial a number. "Hello,

...

heading to

"Pick any room you like and get settled in. I'm going to start

Selena replied with

her head with a smile and headed into the kitchen. Just as she started, her phone rang again. She looked at the screen-it was a call from Russell. Only then did she remember that he had tried to call her earlier and she

tinged with apology.

to check in because I heard about what happened with Sophia, and I wondered if

why she was suddenly

replied, "I have

moment before saying, "I thought you might know. I've heard that Lucas pressured the Winter

this might have something to do with

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