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.

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

She carefully passed Pax over to

"Let me wash my

Aveline replied

the restroom, Aveline turned to

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

dragged out the word, giving her

Selena said flatly. "She can stay for a bit, but

her lips together in

her hands freshly washed, and carefully took Pax into her

energy after being fed stared at her with big, dark eyes that gleamed like black pearls.

her eyes. Her friends weren't married or had children

came closer and asked,

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

who holds them, except for people they're close to.

"I

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