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.

she had finished eating, she set down her utensils, smiled at Gavin, and said, "Thanks. This meal's on

at Quentin, who quickly intervened, "Thank you, Miss Quin, but I've already taken care

paused, surprised at how fast

it. "Got it. Thanks, then. See

at Gavin, as

slightly puzzled. "Is there something going

figure

having finished his meal, wiped his mouth

and her pale yellow dress shimmered softly in the

she checked her

looked ethereal, completely

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

skirt, and Gavin's eyes lingered for a split second on her ankle before he quickly looked away. Quentin pulled the car around, and without another glance

off, passing

phone away. She happened to catch

sharp features

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