After Selena finished speaking, she got up and left the living room.

Jolie watched her retreating figure, her lips pressing together lightly. Did Selena really dislike her that much?

If so, what was the point of staying here?

After a moment of thought, Jolie stood and left.

A housekeeper noticed her leaving and quickly informed Selena.

Selena remained silent for a moment after hearing the news, then walked to the window on the second floor, watching as Jolie left.

Her silhouette, so slender and delicate, inexplicably carried a trace of loneliness.

"Since you brought her back, why not at least let her stay for dinner?" Aveline appeared beside her, also gazing at Jolie's fading figure.

Selena sighed lightly. "Ave, I just can't bring myself to talk to her calmly."

"That's understandable," Aveline replied softly.

Selena leaned against her, exhaling slowly. "It's like I can't let go of the things that happened in the past, even though I know none of it was her fault."

Aveline gently rubbed her arm. "Take your time. The fact that you brought her here today is already a big step. There's no need to rush. You've got plenty of time."

"Mm," Selena murmured.

Later that evening.

Jolie didn't go home.

their birthday. The group was already deep into the party spirit, and at some point, they started playing a game of Truth or Dare. When it was Jolie's turn, she chose

have to ask the next man who walks

with laughter and cheers at

the first move with a guy. Are you

She's never done anything like this before, which is why it's the

the atmosphere reaching its peak, Jolie knew she couldn't back

entrance, her nerves tightening as she scanned the people walking in. She had never done anything like this

never allow her to

once, she wanted

her friends were still laughing and egging her on. Jolie grabbed her drink and took a

then, a

suit that fit him perfectly. Even the tie and collar were

It was him.

Her eyes flickered briefly as she instinctively wanted to pretend

"Jolie!"

that easily, their cheers

herself

stood near the entrance, one hand holding his phone as he skimmed through messages. He

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