"Okay." Aveline nodded, settling into the car to wait.

Leo called for a tow truck, which took about forty minutes to arrive.

After the car was towed, they began walking toward the bus stop. The two-kilometer walk took nearly twenty minutes, with frequent breaks due to Aveline's weakened state.

By the time they reached the stop near Maple Gardens, night had already fallen. The winter sky grew dark early, and the cold evening air hung around them.

Aveline turned to Leo and said, "Come up with me for a bit. Have some tea and rest."

Leo shook his head. "No need. I'm just glad I got you home safely. Here's my number-call me if you ever need anything."

Aveline felt a pang of guilt. He had helped her so much, and she had done nothing in return.

"You haven't eaten dinner yet, right? I'm a good cook. Stay for a meal before you go," she insisted again.

Leo was about to decline, but his stomach growled loudly, betraying him. They both laughed.

say no to that,"

smiled, and together they walked toward

opened, they were met with the sight of a figure crouched on the floor by the entrance, arms wrapped around

rubbed her eyes as if trying to

I dreaming? Is it

her. "It's me. I'm back. I'm okay, you're

a moment, Selena was frozen

with a sudden sob, she threw her

idea how worried I've been these past few days... Where did you go? Who took

Selena wept, clinging to Aveline like she was her

feeling the weight

eyes grew misty

I'm fine now. Let's go inside, okay? It's cold

streaked with tears, pouted pitifully, "My legs are

chuckle, helping her friend to

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