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

Chapter 1049

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.

set down her utensils,

you, Miss Quin,

how fast they

not dwelling on it. "Got it. Thanks,

turned and left without any further exchange, not even sparing a glance at Gavin, as if the entire interaction had been nothing more than

puzzled. "Is there

couldn't figure it

his mouth

to glow, and her pale yellow dress shimmered softly in the light. Her long hair, braided and

checked her

looked ethereal, completely absorbed in

her gaze slightly, her flushed cheeks glowing with warmth. Her long, curled lashes fluttered delicately, and her soft lips curved into a subtle smile, giving her an innocent, almost

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 her ankle before

car drove off,

put her phone away. She happened to catch sight of Gavin through the

sharp features and

eyes were closed, exuding a distant, cold aura that seemed to surround him like a