After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

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."

...

Downstairs.

Once she had finished eating, she set down her utensils, smiled at Gavin, and said, "Thanks.

who quickly intervened, "Thank you, Miss Quin,

surprised at how fast they

on it. "Got it.

further exchange, not even sparing a glance at Gavin, as if the entire

puzzled. "Is there something going

figure

meal, wiped his mouth

sunlight. Her fair skin. seemed to glow, and her pale yellow dress shimmered softly in the light. Her long

completely

gaze slightly, her flushed cheeks glowing with warmth. Her long, curled lashes fluttered delicately, and her soft lips

was slim yet curvy, with a defined waist that led into graceful, flowing lines. Her pale, slender legs peeked from beneath her skirt, and Gavin's eyes lingered for a split second on

by Jolie as she put her phone away. She happened to catch sight of Gavin through the half-open rear window-his sharp features and