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.

her utensils, smiled at Gavin, and said,

you, Miss Quin, but I've

paused, surprised at how

nodded, not dwelling on it. "Got it.

left without any further exchange, not even sparing a glance at Gavin, as if the

there something going on here

couldn't figure it

his mouth with a napkin, stood up, and

in the sunlight. Her fair skin. seemed to glow, and her pale yellow dress

she checked her phone.

completely absorbed

Her long, curled lashes fluttered delicately, and her soft lips curved into a

curvy, with a defined waist that led into graceful, flowing lines. Her pale, slender legs peeked from beneath her skirt, and Gavin's eyes lingered

drove off, passing by

phone away. She happened to catch sight of

features and

unmistakable. His eyes were closed, exuding a distant, cold aura