After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

Chapter 1042

"Got too much free time on your hands?" Gavin's cold gaze fixed on Gernard.

Unbothered, Gernard strolled over and patted his brother's shoulder, grinning. "So, what's your plan now? I got a little bored and did some digging on the Quin family. Guess what? Turns out they're Selena's birth family. She left them ages ago to make it on her own, but the girl you were with? That's Jolie Quin, the pampered princess of the family."

With a knowing smirk, Gernard added, "Brother, I couldn't help but notice Jolie and Selena do look a bit alike. Could that be why you...?"

"Get lost," Gavin cut him off, not in the mood for Gernard's teasing. He brushed past him, heading downstairs.

Of course, that only fueled Gernard's enthusiasm. "Hey, don't walk away! I haven't finished my gossip yet!" he called after him, but the conversation came to an abrupt end as they reached the main floor, where the guests were still gathered for the celebration.

...

Aveline noticed Selena seemed a bit distracted and asked, "What's on your mind?"

Selena blinked, coming back to the moment, and glanced at her before replying after a brief pause, "Jolie is here too."

with the

a sigh, Selena

thought back for a moment and remembered. Selena had a twin sister, one who had always been the

I think the Quins were invited because they've made some

you plan to do?" Aveline

on doing

the Quin family. To her, that place had

what

Joyet was clear she was distracted, but Aveline couldn't tell if

...

didn't dwell on it and headed outside. She had delivered her gift; it was time to leave. However, as soon as she stepped out the door, she spotted Selena standing

me?" Jolie teased with a smirk as she

a quick once-over. Seeing that Jolie seemed fine, she replied dryly, "Don't flatter yourself. I'm just out

said with a casual nod and started walking past

steps, though, she paused and added, "You should come home sometime. Mom and Dad

was instant, a bitter laugh escaping her lips as she spun on her heel and walked away the tension clear in every step. Her relationship with their parents was something she had no desire