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

Chapter 1096

She almost wished the rumors about Gavin were true.

Dolly piped up, "How about I stay over tonight? Living by myself is so boring."

Jolie shook her head. "That might not work. My mom could show up later."

"What?" Dolly groaned, dragging out the word as she slumped dramatically against Jolie. "Then let me hug you for a little while longer. I won't get the chance once she's here!"

Jolie chuckled softly, but her thoughts began to drift. Those rumors... she'd never heard them before.

She had always been the obedient daughter of the Quin family. During her school years, her focus had been entirely on academics. Now, with more free time after graduation, she occasionally heard about society gossip through Dolly.

Her gaze turned toward the window. Her life really did feel like that of a meticulously kept songbird in a gilded cage. Before marriage, she was expected to bring benefits to her family. After marriage, she'd be expected to be the perfect wife and mother. As the night deepened, the cruise ship sailed steadily across the calm sea. Dolly lingered for a while longer before finally leaving.

Jolie sat at her vanity, carefully removing her makeup, when her phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen, and her brows furrowed immediately.

It was a message from Gavin. He'd sent a room number.

he had told her to

The third time.

she didn't want to

phone face down and pretended not to see it. After removing her makeup, she took a shower and changed into comfortable pajamas before

off, a sudden knock

hesitated for a moment before getting up to open it. Standing in the

"What are

expression was unreadable. His tall figure moved forward, prompting Jolie to instinctively step back. Before she could protest, he casually entered her room, shutting the door behind

to come

Gavin said as

tie with one hand, his movements were slow and deliberate, but

stepped back, swallowing nervously. "I got

see it?" Gavin asked, advancing step by step. His chiseled face betrayed no

frowned, her tone sharper now. "Gavin, I didn't go because

escaped him, humorless and cold. "Who was it that once said they'd come whenever I called?" he asked, his voice calm yet filled

again, only to

she sank onto it, forced to tilt her head back to meet his gaze. "Can't you wait until tomorrow night?" she tried, her

"No."