After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

After finishing her shower, Jolie felt as though she'd gained some clarity. With her thoughts sorted, she decided there was no point in being reserved anymore. She stepped out of the bathroom dressed in a robe. But when she walked into the living room, Gavin was nowhere to be seen.

"Huh? Where did he go?" she muttered, a hint of confusion flickering across her face. She called out tentatively, "Mr. Cooper? Mr. Cooper?"

"Over here."

A voice came from behind her, slightly off to the side.

Turning around, Jolie spotted Gavin standing at the doorway of a room, the space behind him shrouded in darkness.

She walked over, tilting her head curiously. "Mr. Cooper, what are you doing?"

Gavin's eyes darkened slightly as he studied her.

Something about her had changed.

Her gaze seemed brighter, clearer, and when she looked at him, the previous cold indifference was no longer as pronounced.

What had happened to cause such a shift in her demeanor?

"Come in," he said, turning and walking into the room.

Jolie hesitated for a moment before following him inside.

quickly realized it was a home

facing a massive screen at the

seat in one of the chairs,

glanced around before asking, "Mr. Cooper, are you planning

you not enjoy movies?" he

stepped forward and sat down in the chair next to his, a small

the table, an assortment of fruits and snacks had

"I do," Jolie replied.

wasn't she here for something

sense-it was around

mean? Was this all part of

"What kind of movies

anything, really," she said

interest in romance?" he

a faint smile. "It's all fake. Nothing worth

eyebrow, studying her expression. Her clear eyes betrayed no hesitation; she meant every

naturally, she didn't buy into the love stories portrayed in movies. If it was all just actors playing roles, why not watch something more exciting

on his phone. The massive screen in front of them lit up, and the lights in the room dimmed until

into a recliner-bed with a few taps on the