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

quickly stood up. "Let me

Aveline replied with

restroom, Aveline turned to Selena and asked quietly, "What's going

the road," Selena explained.

out the word,

said flatly. "She can stay

her lips together in

washed, and carefully took Pax into her

dark eyes that gleamed like black pearls.

en

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stiffly, nervous she might accidentally drop

tiny... and soft," she murmured, wonder flickering in her eyes. Her friends weren't married or had children yet, so this washer first time holding

cradling Joy, came closer and asked,

of the chubby, rosy-cheeked little girl. Without hesitation, she reached out

from the

for people they're

"I like

Jolie and Selena seemed to shrink as they spoke. Breaking the moment, Aveline asked,

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