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.

tense. Noticing her unease, Aveline walked over and asked with a gentle smile, "Would you like to hold

She carefully passed Pax over

"Let me wash my

Aveline replied with a

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

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

the word, giving her

Selena said flatly. "She can stay for

together in a soft smile, saying

hands freshly washed, and carefully took Pax into her

gleamed like black pearls. Though he couldn't quite focus yet, he

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

Joy, came closer and asked, "Want to

melting at the sight of the chubby, rosy-cheeked little girl. Without hesitation, she reached out

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

warmly. "I like them

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