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, "Thanks. This

quickly intervened, "Thank you, Miss Quin, but I've

how fast

it.

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

"Is there something going on here

figure

wiped his mouth with a napkin, stood up,

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

checked her phone.

completely absorbed in

fluttered delicately,

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 he quickly looked away.

off, passing

She happened to catch

sharp features

a distant, cold aura