Selena rattled off a list of her favorite dishes as if reciting a menu, and only then did Jolie feel satisfied and leave her alone.

Selena let out a deep breath, visibly relieved.

Watching from the side, Aaron reached out and playfully pinched her cheek. "She's your sister. Why are you so tense and awkward around her?"

Selena pushed his hand away and walked to the balcony, her soft lips pressing into a thin line, her expression growing serious.

Aaron followed, studying her carefully.

"I don't know," she said after a long pause.

"I feel so much resentment toward the Quin family, but my feelings toward her are complicated. At first, every time I saw her, I'd think of the Quins, and it annoyed me.

"But over time, I realized she's not like the others. She carries the same last name, but she's different. On the surface, it looks like she's pampered, but in reality, she's living a much harder life."

As she spoke, her tone softened. "When I realized that, I found myself getting closer to her, almost unintentionally. I wanted to see if she was okay, and when she wasn't, I couldn't stop myself from helping her. But at the same time, I don't want to get too entangled with her. It's... confusing."

Aaron took her hand, gently playing with her fingers. "It's okay. Everything takes time. Deep down, you're already starting to accept her as your sister."

her gaze

hand to his lips and kissed it lightly before saying, "Even if you wanted to bring her into our lives completely, it's fine. The Quin family? They're insignificant to me." Selena glanced at him, meeting his warm and loving gaze. Without warning, she leaned in

raised an eyebrow. "Just the

chin up. "Don't push your

pulled her into his arms and kissed her lips, murmuring against them, "Why shouldn't I push my luck with

...

feast, filling the table

entered the dining room and saw the spread, she paused, her fingers curling slightly

that I love everything you love. We really are

the comment was a bit much. "That's...

Selena take a bite and eagerly asked, "Well?

Selena said, her tone

expression instantly fell, her disappointment

gaze flickering awkwardly as she cleared her throat. "Ahem... mean, the rice isn't quite right. Did you add too much water? Next time, let me steam

a slow smile spread across

atmosphere eased a

amusement. Selena shot him a glare, warning

truth, after years

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