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."

exclaimed, "You look

none other than

he replied, "I

remained wary. "Why would you help me? Do you have a

Leo responded, his

now. Just know this-Aveline has Lucas backing her. It's only a matter of time before

identity, but his

Lucas supporting Aveline,

had been staring at his ex-wife's photograph, his gaze on her becoming more peculiar

had just climbed back

the engine

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

the middle of town, and it was quite a distance back to the orphanage. Were they supposed to walk

call someone to bring a

Aveline nodded, not objecting.

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

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