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 blinked in surprise. "Me? Can I

She carefully passed

up. "Let me

Aveline replied

the restroom, Aveline turned to Selena and asked quietly, "What's going

Selena explained. "She seemed upset about something, so I

out the word,

can stay for a bit, but she's

lips together in a soft

hands freshly washed,

pearls. Though he couldn't quite focus yet, he gazed

she murmured, wonder flickering in her eyes. Her friends weren't married or had children

Joy, came closer and asked, "Want

sight of the chubby, rosy-cheeked little girl. Without

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

warmly. "I like them

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