Aveline asked, "Can you reach Juliet?"

Zachary shook his head. "No, ever since Juliet found her biological parents, she only occasionally contacts Madam Hilda. None of us have been able to reach her." Aveline's brows furrowed deeply.

It seemed that Hilda had been bailed out by Juliet's family, who were very influential and difficult to track down. So, was she destined never to learn who her biological parents were? Noticing her distraction, Zachary asked, "Aveline, are you alright?"

Aveline snapped back to reality, shaking her head. "It's nothing. Since she's gone, she probably won't come back. What are you planning to do next?"

Zachary shook his head helplessly. "I don't know."

The sky was gradually getting brighter. Aveline looked around and then said, "I need to go to the police station and see if I can find out anything." "I'll go with you," Zachary offered.

"No need. You should stay at the orphanage. With Hilda gone, someone needs to be there," Aveline replied, shaking her head.

Zachary nodded. "Alright, but let me know if you find out anything."

"Okay," Aveline said as she left.

She headed straight to the police station, stopping first for breakfast nearby. After eating, she went in to inquire.

The result was just as Zachary had said: the police refused to disclose who had bailed out Hilda. It was evident they had received orders from higher up.

Aveline walked out onto the street, her expression complex.

It was impossible not to feel disappointed.

She had returned to Arthur Town with the sole purpose of finding her biological parents, and now the only person who knew their identity. had vanished.

Juliet?

Aveline's mind conjured up the image of a little girl.

After she went to high school, she rarely returned to the orphanage, so her memories of the people there were vague. Thinking back now, everything seemed blurry. But she remembered that Hilda had always favored Juliet. When Juliet wanted something, all she had to do was tell Hilda, who would immediately get it for her. Aveline pressed her hand against her forehead, then hailed a taxi and returned to the hotel.

When she woke up, it was already afternoon. Selena happened to call. "Hello?"

"Hey, babe! How's your trip?" Selena asked.

Aveline turned over, her tone dejected. "Not great."

Selena sounded concerned. "What's wrong?"

"It's too complicated to explain over the phone. I'll tell you everything when I get back. How are things on your end?" Aveline replied.

Selena chuckled. "Everything's under control. Aaron is completely smitten with my alter ego. He agrees to whatever I say. It's hilarious! I never expected that bastard's friend to be such a hopeless romantic." Aveline's expression turned serious. "Selena, just be careful. Don't let things get out of hand."

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Selena scoffed. "Oh, please. You have no idea how much of a jerk this guy is. He's been giving me a hard time in every possible way. I need to get some payback. When he finds out that he person he's been madly in love with online is my fake account, he'll be furious. Just thinking about it makes me feel vindicated!"

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