After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"The pharmacy," Jolie replied.

Selena raised an eyebrow, surprised. "The pharmacy? Are you feeling unwell?"

Jolie pressed her lips together, choosing not to answer.

Seeing her reluctance, Selena didn't push further and drove to the nearest pharmacy.

Jolie got out of the car, bought a pack of pills and a bottle of water, then returned to the car and immediately took the medication.

Selena caught sight of the label on the box and frowned deeply. "Why are you taking birth control pills?"

Jolie drank a sip of water and said matter-of-factly, "Because I don't want to get pregnant right now."

Selena was momentarily speechless.

Her mind began connecting the dots-Jolie had come out of that neighborhood, not looking for her, and it was still morning...

So, she'd been with a boyfriend?

But something about Jolie's demeanor didn't quite fit the idea of a romantic visit to a boyfriend.

Then another possibility struck Selena: Gavin also lived in that neighborhood. Her gaze sharpened as she studied Jolie's expression. "You..."

opened her mouth, wanting to

ask. Whatever you're thinking, you're right, but

Selena blinked, confused.

she was even more

if Jolie didn't want to talk

asked, "Where to

"Home," Jolie said.

"You're on your own for that. I'm not heading back there." "Not to the Quin family house. Take me to my apartment. I'm living alone now." Selena didn't

on rejection. The only reason she maintained contact with Jolie was that

stopped the car and said simply, "Take care

for a

car disappear, her lips curling into a faint smile. But

apartment, she fell into bed and slept deeply.

room was dim, and for a moment, she sat blankly on the bed, an inexplicable wave of loneliness washing over her, as though the entire world had

on the lights, and made herself a plate of pasta. But as she ate, she realized something-her

so good at everything?" she

Gavin still find the time

like that," she

she was startled when her phone began