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 my side, like a

Aveline fell silent again.

dial a

...

up heading to Maple Garden

any room you like

lady," Selena

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

tone tinged with apology. "Sorry, I was busy earlier and just

about what happened with Sophia, and I wondered if you knew anything about it." Aveline

know why she was

"I have no

thought you might know.

thought this

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