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.

the sofa, visibly tense. Noticing her unease, Aveline walked over and asked with

Aveline said, nodding. She carefully passed Pax over to

up. "Let me

replied with a

Aveline turned

her wandering alone by the road," Selena explained.

dragged out the word, giving her

any ideas," Selena said flatly. "She can stay for a bit, but she's

together in a soft smile, saying

quickly, her hands freshly washed, and carefully took Pax into her

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,

her eyes. Her friends weren't married or had

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

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

remarked, "These two are usually fussy about who holds them, except for

warmly. "I like

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