Chapter 1052

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.

Jolie 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 baby?" Jolie blinked in surprise. "Me? Can I really?"

course," Aveline said, nodding. She carefully passed Pax over to

"Let me wash my hands

Aveline replied with a

Aveline turned to Selena and asked quietly,

explained. "She

Aveline dragged out the word, giving her a knowing

flatly. "She can stay for a bit,

her lips together in a

quickly, her hands freshly washed,

after being fed stared at her with big, dark eyes that gleamed like black pearls. Though he

en

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she might accidentally drop

flickering in her eyes. Her friends weren't

and asked, "Want to hold her

at the sight of the chubby, rosy-cheeked little girl. Without hesitation,

from the side,

who holds them, except for people they're close to. If they let

"I like

observed the interaction with a quiet smile, noting the way the distance between Jolie and Selena seemed to shrink as they spoke. Breaking the moment, Aveline asked, "Miss Quin, what do you do

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