Aveline still felt a bit worried. "Anyone who can be friends with Lucas. probably has a bad temper. If you ended up provoking him, make sure you get out of there quickly."

"Don't worry, I will," Selena replied, looking eager for the challenge, clearly not ready to end the game just yet.

Aveline stood up and said, "I might need a few more days before I can return. I hope nothing happen to you by then."

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Selena pouted. "Come on, can't you at least wish me good luck?" Aveline laughed. "Alright, I hope you have Aaron wrapped around finger, making him fall hopelessly in love with you, pining for you, willing to live and die for you, even to the point of banging his head against a wall."

Selena chuckled. "That's a bit extreme."

Aveline laughed again and then said, "Alright, I need to go. I have things to do."

"Okay, take care."

After hanging up, Aveline got up to freshen up. As she came out, her phone rang. Seeing it was Zachary, she answered, "Hello?"

Zachary's cheerful voice came through. "Aveline, did you rest well?" "Yes," Aveline replied. "What's up?"

There was a moment of silence before Zachary said, "I've decided to take over the orphanage."

Aveline was surprised. "Are you sure? If you take over the orphanage, you won't be able to do the things you wanted to do."

Zachary's voice was firm. "I've thought it through. With Madam Hilda gone, what will happen to the children? They might be sent to att

orphanages, which may not be as good as this one. So, I've decided to stay and become the new director."

Aveline was silent for a moment, then said, "Alright, that's a good decision."

Zachary chuckled. "My friend opened a campsite. Would you like to check it out? Please don't reject me. Once I become the director, I won't have time to take you out to eat." Aveline smiled slightly. "Sure, let's go. When?"

"Today. I'll pick you up shortly," Zachary said.

"Okay."

After hanging up, Aveline changed clothes and tied her long hair up, revealing her delicate and beautiful features. She looked refreshed and ready.

When she went downstairs, Zachary saw her immediately and stood up, waving to her.

Aveline asked, "Isn't it a bit late to go camping now?"

Zachary replied, "He happened to pick a great location. You can see the stars really well there at night."Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Aveline, wanting to clear her mind, nodded. "Alright, let's go then."

"Great."

They first went to the supermarket to buy some snacks and fruit. The campsite had a self-service barbecue grill and equipment for grilling meat, so Zachary also bought some skewers and vegetables. Aveline followed along the whole time.

By the time they finished shopping, an hour had passed. Zachary rented a car and took Aveline to the campsite.

It was dusk.

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The setting sun painted the western sky in brilliant hues, resembling a phoenix reborn from the flames-truly breathtaking.

Aveline took out her phone to snap some pictures and even took a few selfies.

As Zachary drove, he asked, "What are your plans next?"

Aveline replied, "I'll find a way to locate her, but in the meantime, I might travel around a bit."

Zachary nodded. "That sounds good. When you get tired, come back. Don't worry, now that I'm the director, no one can bully you!"

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