Jolie followed Selena into the Cooper family villa.

Neither Gavin nor Gernard was home. Gavin was at the office, and Gernard had already left for South Afreeca.

Wilfried had gone fishing with an old friend, leaving only Aveline, Lucas, their two kids, and the household staff in the villa.

"Ave," Selena called as they stepped into the living room.

Aveline was holding Pax, keeping him entertained, but she looked up at the sound of Selena's voice. Surprised, she asked, "Back so soon?"

Her gaze shifted, catching sight of Jolie trailing behind.

"Miss Quin, hello," Jolie greeted with a polite smile.

Aveline returned the smile warmly. "Please, have a seat. Make yourself at home."

Selena had already washed her hands and returned to pick up Joy, gently coaxing the child with a soft tone.

tense. Noticing her unease, Aveline walked over and asked with a gentle smile, "Would you like to

nodding. She carefully passed Pax

"Let me wash my hands

replied

turned

alone by the road," Selena explained. "She seemed upset about

Aveline dragged out the word, giving

said flatly. "She can stay for a bit, but she's leaving

her lips together in a soft smile, saying

washed, and carefully took Pax

that gleamed like black pearls. Though he couldn't quite focus yet, he gazed at

she murmured, wonder flickering in her eyes. Her friends weren't married or had

came closer and asked, "Want to hold her

the chubby, rosy-cheeked little girl. Without hesitation, she

who holds them, except for people they're close to. If they let you hold them, it

smiled warmly. "I like them

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