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.

over and asked with a gentle smile, "Would you like to hold the baby?" Jolie blinked

said, nodding. She carefully passed

up. "Let me wash

Aveline replied

turned to Selena and asked

Selena explained. "She seemed upset about

the word,

get any ideas," Selena said flatly. "She can

together in a soft smile,

quickly, her hands freshly washed, and carefully took

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 Jolie sat stiffly, nervous she might

wonder flickering in her eyes. Her friends weren't married or had children yet, so this

Joy, came closer and asked, "Want to hold her

looked at Joy, her heart melting at the sight of the chubby, rosy-cheeked little girl. Without hesitation, she reached out to take

are usually fussy about who holds them, except for people they're close to. If they

warmly. "I like them

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