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.

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

nodding. She carefully passed

quickly stood up. "Let me wash

Aveline replied with

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

alone by the road," Selena explained. "She seemed upset about something, so I brought her

dragged out the word, giving

said flatly. "She can stay for a bit,

her lips together in a soft smile, saying

quickly, her hands freshly washed, and carefully

at her with big, dark eyes that gleamed like black pearls. Though he couldn't quite

soft," she murmured, wonder flickering in her eyes. Her friends weren't

Joy, came closer and asked, "Want to

the chubby, rosy-cheeked little girl. Without hesitation, she reached out to take

except for people they're close to. If

smiled warmly. "I

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