Juliet's expression grew more tense, her gaze fixed warily on the doorway.

"Who are you?" she demanded.

But there was no answer from outside.

"Hello? Are you still there?" Juliet called out, taking a few cautious steps forward.

Still, no response came.

What' was going on? Where did they go?

Juliet decided to open the door, and the next second, a shadowy figure burst in, pushing her back into the room and quickly shutting the door behind them.

"Ah!" Juliet screamed, scrambling away, her face a mix of fear and suspicion as she eyed the intruder.

It was a man, wearing a hat and mask. He didn't make any sudden moves, just calmly removed his hat and mask.

"Don't be afraid," he said, "I'm not here to hurt you. I told you, if you want to deal with Aveline, I can help you."

eyes widened in shock. She pointed at him and exclaimed, "You look so much like Lucas!

was none other

can call me Leo," he replied, "I have no

would you help me?

like that," Leo responded, his patience wearing

ensure she never returns to the Cooper family or takes what belongs to you. But if you keep wasting my time, I'll leave right now. Just know this-Aveline

doubted his identity, but his confidence seemed genuine. He

right. With Lucas supporting Aveline, her return to

his gaze on her becoming more peculiar each

had just climbed back

driving when suddenly, the engine stalled. Her expression shifted in surprise

checking under the hood. "It broke down. We'll need to get

it was quite a distance back to the orphanage.

phone. "I'll call someone to bring a car

Aveline nodded, not objecting.

of a car horn pierced the air. Aveline turned her head to see a

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