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.

sat on the edge of the sofa, visibly tense. Noticing her unease, Aveline walked over and asked with a gentle smile, "Would you like to hold the

She carefully passed Pax over to

stood up. "Let me wash my

replied with

toward the restroom, Aveline turned to Selena and

explained. "She seemed upset about something, so

Aveline dragged out the word, giving

"She can stay for a bit, but she's

lips together in

her hands freshly washed, and

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

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

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

at Joy, her heart melting at the sight of the chubby,

are usually fussy about who holds them, except for people they're close to. If they let you hold

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