Chapter 1049

Selena continued her playful banter, even giving Lucas a pointed glare without missing a beat.

Aveline stifled a laugh, listening carefully to the story Selena was recounting. After a moment of thought, she asked, “So, you stayed downstairs that long because you were planning to help out?”

Selena’s expression shifted to one of mild discomfort, her tone defensive. “I wasn’t going to help. If she’s getting pushed around, she deserves it!”

Her words didn’t fool Aveline. She had known Selena for years and was well aware of her complex feelings toward the Quin family. While Selena often expressed her disdain for her parents, she had never spoken ill of Jolie.

It was clear to Aveline that Selena cared about her sister, even if she wouldn’t admit it outright. But since Selena wasn’t ready to talk about it, Aveline decided not to press the issue.

“Alright, let’s eat. The food’s here.”

“Good idea.”