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 slightly,

lives completely, it's fine. The Quin family? They're insignificant to me." Selena glanced at him, meeting his warm

an eyebrow.

her chin up. "Don't push

and kissed her lips, murmuring against them, "Why shouldn't I

...

feast, filling the table with all

the spread, she paused, her fingers curling slightly as she asked, "What about you? What do you like

I love everything you love.

a bit much. "That's...

watched Selena take a bite and eagerly asked,

nothing special," Selena said, her

expression instantly fell, her disappointment written

the rice isn't quite right.

blinked, and a slow smile

awkward atmosphere

the exchange, raised an eyebrow in amusement. Selena shot him a glare, warning him not to make it

truth, after years of eating

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