Chapter 548 Aveline was speechless.
Although she had already noticed something off between them, hearing it directly from Selena left her at a loss for words.
It wasn't entirely surprising that things had escalated to this point. Aaron's attention on Selena had always been unusually intense, and Selena hadn't been cautious enough.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut... wasn't it a bit late to be thinking about leaving now? Aveline voiced her concerns.
Selena leaned in closer and whispered, "Ave, I've got it all figured out. I'm not going to leave by plane or train. I'll take a bus, one that goes through the countryside on back roads. Once I'm safely out of Cloudflare City, he won't be able to findeven if he tries." Aveline frowned. "But that's not safe." Selena replied, "What's safe anymore? Staying in Cloudflare City is the real danger. Besides, I just decided to leave on a whim-he won't know when I'm actually going." Aveline still wasn't convinced and asked, "What about your job?" Selena answered, "I quit. I've already started sending out resumes today, making it look like I'm just planning to switch jobs." Seeing that Selena had thought everything through, Aveline wasn't sure what more to say.
Selena looked at her with concern. "Ave, I know I promised to stay here with you, but I'm going to have to break that promise. Will you be mad at me?" Aveline smiled. "Of course not. I've wanted you to leave for a while now- it's you who insisted on staying." Selena hugged her tightly. "But I'm going to miss you." Aveline reassured her, "We've got our phones. We can call and video chat anytime. And who knows? Maybe it won't be long before I cto visit you." Selena nodded. "Alright. I'll find a small, picturesque town, and when you visit, we can men a little slawent together you as the owner andas the manager's Aveline laughed at the idea, but despite the lighthearted moment, she couldn't shake * nagging sense of unease in her heart She quickly pushed the feeling aside. Now wasn't the tto overthink.
After they finished eating, Selena talked for a long time, her words filled with reluctance to leave Aveline behind.
Aveline sighed. "You were abroad for several months last time, so just think of this as the sthing." Selena leaned against her shoulder. "I'll try." "But why do I feel like I'm on the run?" Selena groaned.
Aveline couldn't help but laugh. "Alright, it's still early. You should try to get ssleep." Selena planned to leave just after midnight, so now she needed to get srest.
"Alright, I'll take a nap first," Selena said as she got up and headed to the guest room, Aveline didn't sleep. Instead, she started cooking, preparing food that Selena could take with her on the road.
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Given the route Selena had chosen for her escape, finding decent food along the way would be tough And if Aaron caught on to her plans, she couldn't risk exposing herself. As Aveline stood in the kitchen, she couldn't help but think how absurd this world had become. Lucas was one thing, and now Aaron too.
Was there no good outcwhen you crossed paths with men like them? No.
Selena would be able to leave successfully.
Selena slept until shortly after midnight. When she emerged from the room, yawning, she saw Aveline busy RULE #1 choose married women They have reason to keep things secret, as do you.
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