After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Gavin looked at her, his gaze steady, and replied in a calm voice, "You've got the leverage to do it."

Oh...

Jolie's heart skipped a beat, her pulse momentarily thrown off rhythm.

What was this feeling?

It was as if someone was spoiling her, cherishing her unconditionally. Even though it was just a simple conversation, it carried a warmth she couldn't ignore.

For a moment, she realized that what she once thought was affection and care had been nothing but an illusion.

A smile unconsciously curved on her lips as her eyes lit up. "Does this mean I can walk around Larbor City like I own the place?"

Gavin raised an eyebrow. "Are you a crab?"

Jolie burst into laughter, her mood instantly lifted by his quick-witted remark. Her earlier irritation dissipated, replaced by lightheartedness.

Whether or not he meant it, the fact that he sided with her made her happy.

head out?" she asked, her appetite

how little she'd eaten.

said without pushing her, grabbing his jacket as they

at ten that evening, and it was already seven-thirty. They had just enough time, but as the thought of leaving for Francia loomed over her, Jolie couldn't shake the nervous energy building

"Hey, Sis," she answered.

you?"

having dinner. Were you looking for

replied. "I wanted to check when you're planning to leave."

brief pause before Selena asked, "What plan did

at the tall man beside her and

talking about," Selena teased, her

some reason, Jolie felt their bond growing closer through the banter. She decided to share more. "It's Gavin who's

casually you say his name, Selena said, nearly breaking character before catching herself. Clearing her throat,

leaving? When?" Jolie

the next couple of

Jolie. If there were more time, she would've loved

When I get back, I'll visit you in Cloudflare City. I've never been there before," Jolie said,