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.

head back to her room, only to stop in her tracks at

exclaimed, startled. Walking over to him,

steady as he asked, "Who did you just say was

face. "It's Jolie. She was beaten badly, covered in wounds, and passed out from

she spoke, she studied Gavin's expression and noticed how

it?" Gavin

head.

before asking, "Brother, what's going on between you and

ask outright, but her

responded flatly, "She's my

nearly dropped.

god!

the look on his face, he wasn't

his steps purposeful and sharp, his

really going on first!" Aveline called after him, hurrying

or even glance back. He was already in

to process everything, her phone

Aveline greeted as she answered, smiling

yet? I finally got the base station set up, so I

not important right now.

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