Aveline said, "It's absolutely true. I should've recorded it. Then you wouldn't doubt me."

"No, no, I'm not doubting you," Gernard replied quickly.

"I just didn't expect it. Brother actually said something like that? He's always been distant from women. Growing up, there were girls who liked him, but he never paid them any attention. During school, he focused on studying, and after that, on work. Honestly, I thought he might never learn how to date. And now... he's finally thawed!"

He sounded amazed, but soon his brows furrowed. "This Jolie-she's Selena's younger sister, isn't she?"

Aveline nodded. "That's right."

Gernard's frown deepened. "I think I've seen her before. She does resemble Selena a bit. Baby sister, you know Gavin had feelings for Selena before, but he came into the picture too late. She was already married. Do you think... is it possible he sees Jolie as a stand-in for Selena?"

Aveline's expression immediately grew tense. If that were true, it would indeed be unsettling.

What woman could tolerate being treated as someone else's replacement? Especially when that someone was her own sister?

After a pause, Aveline said firmly, "I don't think so. Brother isn't the type to do something like that."

his tongue thoughtfully. "You never know. Unrequited love can

silent, her thoughts drifting. Suddenly, she was

done his fair share of

she was about to respond, the video feed froze, and Gernard's image

and adjusted

the connection

she walked back to her room and opened

the two babies,

beautiful, peaceful

walked over to Lucas, cupped his face, and kissed

waist, his warm gaze fixed on her. "What's gotten into you?

like kissing you," Aveline replied with a

said, his eyes filled with affection.

...

was dim. The hospital room

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