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.

room, only to stop in her tracks at the sight of Gavin

to him, she

was low and steady as he asked, "Who did you just

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

studied Gavin's expression and noticed how his

did it?"

head.

"Brother,

outright, but her curiosity

responded flatly, "She's my

jaw nearly dropped.

god!

it, and from the look on his

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

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

respond or even glance back. He was already

to process everything, her phone rang. She looked down to see a video

Aveline greeted as

voice full of mock exasperation. "Missed me yet? I finally got the base station set up, so I have internet again. Honestly, what Gavin did to me feels like exile-like

stifled a laugh. "That's not important right now.

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