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.

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

said, nodding. She carefully passed

stood up. "Let

replied with a

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

by the road," Selena explained. "She seemed upset

dragged out the word, giving

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

her lips together in a

freshly washed, and carefully

eyes that gleamed like black pearls. Though he couldn't quite focus yet, he gazed at her unblinkingly Jolie sat stiffly, nervous she might accidentally drop

so tiny... and soft," she murmured, wonder flickering in her eyes. Her friends weren't married or had children yet, so this washer first

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

the sight of the chubby,

from the side, Selena remarked, "These two are usually fussy about who holds them, except for people they're close to.

"I

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