After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Maria looked at the two little ones, absolutely delighted, and then turned to Aveline. "I've got some happy news to share as well."

Selena guessed, "You're pregnant?"

Maria nodded. "That's right."

Selena gave her a thumbs-up. "Wow, that was fast! You said it and made it happen."

Maria smiled. "I couldn't fall too far behind. I need to make sure my kid has the best opportunities and chances, right?"

With their babies close in age to Ethan and Emma, Maria thought it would be perfect for them to grow up together, maybe even become childhood sweethearts.

She looked at Selena and asked, "Weren't you eager at first too? Why haven't you made any moves yet?"

Selena sighed. "I'm not sure. Honestly, I'm a little scared."

Maria reassured her, "Take your time, no rush."

Seeing Aveline go through the struggles of pregnancy and the dangers of childbirth genuinely frightened her. On top of that, she worried she wouldn't be a good mother. She wandered into the garden, a

are you thinking

approaching. He was dressed in a sleek black suit, exuding an air of calm and restraint. His handsome face and deep, unreadable eyes made it hard to guess his thoughts. "Nothing much, just

"You seem troubled. I almost thought you were planning

and incredulous, not expecting such a comment

stunned expression but remained emotionless, saying nothing further as he turned

was left completely

you've still got the heir of the Cooper family wrapped around your finger. Impressive," a voice called out,

tone made her

see Jolie standing not far away, looking at her with a

you doing here?" Selena asked, her

too. But seriously... after all

her, the coldness in her gaze intensifying as she looked at Jolie's face, one that bore some resemblance to her own. Deep inside emotions she thought she had buried

Sisters.