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.

her unease, Aveline walked over and asked with a gentle

course," Aveline said, nodding. She

quickly stood up. "Let me wash my

Aveline replied with

headed toward the restroom, Aveline turned to Selena and

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

word, giving her

flatly. "She can stay for a bit,

in

washed, and

pearls. Though he couldn't quite focus yet, he gazed at her unblinkingly Jolie sat stiffly, nervous she

eyes. Her friends weren't married or had children

came closer and asked, "Want to

sight of the chubby, rosy-cheeked

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

warmly. "I

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