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 a gentle smile,

nodding. She carefully passed

stood up. "Let

replied with a

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

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

word,

ideas," Selena said flatly. "She can stay for a

her lips together in

hands freshly washed,

big, dark eyes that gleamed like black pearls. Though he couldn't quite focus yet, he gazed at her unblinkingly

in her eyes. Her friends weren't married

cradling Joy, came closer and

at Joy, her heart melting at the sight of the chubby, rosy-cheeked

except for people they're close to. If they let you

"I like them

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