Unexpected Visitor


    Even though my body hurt, I quickly got out of bed. After pulling back the curtains and looking down, I


    spotted Ste at the door.


    How did she know where I lived? I didn’t recall telling her that I stayed at Amethyst Apartments.


    She rang the doorbell twice more before I opened the door. Ste had a bright smile on her face as she


    stepped inside, holding a basket of fruits. She had an innocent expression as if she wouldn’t hurt a fly.


    “Ms. Ste!” I smiled and asked, “How’d you find this ce?”


    “Well, you sure went through a lot!” She walked in and looked around as if she owned the ce. “Your


    house is nice, very ssic!”


    “Please, have a seat! Can I get you something to drink? I have coffee and tea!”


    “Anything is fine. Don’t trouble yourself!” She cheerily followed me. “How did this happen? It’s truly


    terrifying. Did you offend anyone? How’d you end up kidnapped?”


    She seemed well–informed about my situation, which perplexed me.


    “Wow, the news traveled fast!” I chuckled, though I harbored doubts.


    “As got a call while we were having dinner yesterday. I overheard them saying that you were


    missing.” she exined matter–of–factly. “I was worried, so I called Aster to ask. I was so relieved


    to hear they


    found you!”


    A tinge of bitterness welled up within me. So they were having dinner together.


    Ste studied my face intently. “Chloe, how’d you hurt your face?”


    She gasped as if she hadn’t noticed when she entered. Her delicate face disyed an exaggerated


    look


    of shock.


    I gestured for her to take a seat.


    “Have you seen a doctor? You must take care of your face, or it’ll leave a scar! She leaned in to take a


    closer look, looking worried. “How could this happen to someone so pretty?”


    “It’s nothing, just surface wounds!”


    I didn’t expect it to be this severe!” She sighed, taking a seat.


    We talked about various topics, but neither of us mentioned Celine. I chose not to bring it up and


    She finally excused herself when she saw I was tired.


    At the door, Ste said, “Your injury disrupted my ns. I was going to go shopping with you. I need to


    pick out a gift tomorrow for As’s birthday. I don’t have time to return to Nocturnia, so I’ll just shop


    around here.”


    “Really?” I casually said, “I don’t think I can join you in this state. I can’t exactly go out like this!”


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    She held my hand and said, “Alright, take care and get well soon! Be careful if you go out next time.”


    “Thank you, Ms. Ste!”


    “Why are you being so courteous? Well, I’m off!”


    She left, and Izily returned upstairs. I climbed into bed and essed the recently installed


    surveince


    feed.


    Initially, I intended to test the cameras‘ performance, but Ste’s expression caught my attention.


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    Ste was seen leaving the surveince footage. When she turned and looked back at my vi, her


    smile was….