Selena noticed something off about Jolie's expression and asked curiously, "You don't like this place?" "No."

Jolie shook her head, suppressing the thoughts swirling in her mind, and followed Selena into the villa. "Madam, you're back."

The villa's butler greeted Selena respectfully upon seeing her.

"Yes," Selena acknowledged with a nod before saying, "Prepare a room."

"Understood," the butler replied promptly and signaled to the staff to head upstairs.

Selena glanced at Jolie. "This is where I usually stay. Feel free to explore."

Jolie nodded and asked, "Is it alright to stay as long as I want?"

"Stay as long as you like," Selena replied, her expression indifferent.

Jolie smiled, taking a couple of steps forward. "Will my brother-in-law come here?"

Selena gave her a peculiar look. "Why do you ask?"

hope he

He's busy

call her daily, he would only come over if

preferred staying alone with Selena; having another person around made her uncomfortable. Selena turned to leave, but Jolie grabbed her arm abruptly and asked, "Where

furrowed

startled by Selena's sudden harshness. She immediately let go, a hint of caution flashing in her eyes. "I... I was just asking." Selena pressed her lips together and said, "I'm heading out. You

didn't reply, simply staring at

felt unnerved by the look in Jolie's eyes and frowned. "What exactly

her gaze slightly

say anything

beat as she instinctively looked at

a bitter smile and said

turned and walked

It was strange.

never enjoyed being too close to Jolie. It had always been

in affection while she was the one constantly overlooked. What had started as a longing to be

reason she had taken Jolie in was because she

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