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.

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

Aveline said, nodding. She carefully passed

stood up. "Let me wash

replied

turned to Selena and

saw her wandering alone by the road," Selena explained. "She seemed

Aveline dragged out the word, giving her a knowing

get any ideas," Selena said flatly. "She can stay for a bit,

pressed her lips together in a soft

quickly, her hands freshly washed, and carefully

energy after being fed stared at her with big, dark eyes that gleamed like black pearls. Though he couldn't quite focus yet, he gazed at her unblinkingly

flickering in her eyes. Her friends weren't married

cradling Joy, came closer and asked,

Joy, her heart melting at the sight of the chubby, rosy-cheeked little girl. Without hesitation, she

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

"I like them

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