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.

carrot. "And this one stays

Aveline fell silent again.

pretended to dial a number.

...

ended up heading to

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

Selena replied

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

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

just wanted to check in because I heard about what happened with Sophia, and I wondered if you knew anything about it." Aveline responded,

know why she was suddenly

"I have

for a moment before saying, "I thought you might know. I've heard that Lucas

then added, "I thought this might

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