Chapter 1102

"I... I haven't decided yet," Selena said hesitantly.

Aveline replied, "Take your time. There's no rush. You're in Larbor City now, and so is she. When you're ready, you can always go see her."

"Mm." Selena gave a soft hum of acknowledgment and ended the call.

When she looked up, she met Aaron's gaze. He was staring at her intently.

Selena's breath caught slightly. "What's wrong?"

Aaron reached out and gently brushed her cheek with his fingertips. "If something's troubling you, you can always tell me."

Without a word, Selena leaned into his chest, seeking comfort in his silent presence. Aaron wrapped his arms around her, holding her close without pressing for answers.

He had long since resolved to be with her and had quietly investigated her background. He knew her family life had been far from happy, though she had never spoken of it. He hadn't brought it up either, respecting her silence.

His earlier question had simply been a gentle nudge, hoping she might open up and feel better by sharing. But if she wasn't ready, that was fine.

He could wait. Even a lifetime, if necessary.

...

At the Cooper family villa.

ended the call and turned to head back to her room, only to stop

Walking over to him, she asked, "When did you get

as he asked, "Who did you just

of confusion crossing her face. "It's Jolie. She was beaten badly, covered in wounds, and passed out from blood loss. She's in

spoke, she studied Gavin's expression

it?"

her head. "I don't

hesitated before asking, "Brother,

outright, but her

flatly, "She's my

jaw nearly

god! It

admitted it, and from the look on his face,

for her reaction, he turned and strode off, his steps purposeful and sharp, his entire demeanor radiating a

figure out what's really going on first!" Aveline called

glance back. He was already in his car, driving off

everything, her phone rang. She looked

Aveline greeted as

me yet? I finally got the base station set up, so I have internet again. Honestly, what

a laugh. "That's not important right now. I have something way

raised a skeptical

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