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

Chapter 1102

"I... I haven't decided yet," Selena said hesitantly.

Aveline replied, "Take your time. There's no rush. You're in Larbor City now, and so is she. When you're ready, you can always go see her."

"Mm." Selena gave a soft hum of acknowledgment and ended the call.

When she looked up, she met Aaron's gaze. He was staring at her intently.

Selena's breath caught slightly. "What's wrong?"

Aaron reached out and gently brushed her cheek with his fingertips. "If something's troubling you, you can always tell me."

Without a word, Selena leaned into his chest, seeking comfort in his silent presence. Aaron wrapped his arms around her, holding her close without pressing for answers.

He had long since resolved to be with her and had quietly investigated her background. He knew her family life had been far from happy, though she had never spoken of it. He hadn't brought it up either, respecting her silence.

His earlier question had simply been a gentle nudge, hoping she might open up and feel better by sharing. But if she wasn't ready, that was fine.

He could wait. Even a lifetime, if necessary.

...

At the Cooper family villa.

and turned to head back to her room, only to stop in her tracks at the sight of Gavin standing a short

him, she asked, "When did you get

low and steady as he

of confusion crossing her face. "It's Jolie. She was beaten badly, covered in

she studied Gavin's expression and noticed

did it?"

her head. "I

she hesitated before asking, "Brother, what's going on

outright, but her curiosity was

flatly, "She's

jaw nearly

god!

actually admitted it, and from the look on his face, he wasn't joking-he

off, his steps purposeful and

really going on first!" Aveline called after him, hurrying

He was already in his car,

there, trying to process everything, her phone rang. She looked down to see a video

as she answered,

finally got the base station set up, so I have internet again. Honestly, what Gavin did to

a laugh. "That's not important right now. I have something way more urgent to tell

raised a