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.

edge of the sofa, visibly tense. Noticing her unease, Aveline walked over and asked with a gentle smile, "Would you like to hold the baby?" Jolie

nodding. She

up. "Let

replied with

headed toward the restroom, Aveline turned to Selena and

the road," Selena explained. "She seemed upset about something, so I brought her

word,

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

pressed her lips together in

her hands freshly washed, and carefully took Pax into

at her with big, dark eyes that gleamed like black pearls. Though he couldn't quite

eyes. Her friends

Joy, came closer and asked, "Want to hold

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

the side, Selena remarked, "These two are usually fussy about who holds them, except for people they're close to. If they let you hold

warmly. "I like

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