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

Gavin looked at her, his gaze steady, and replied in a calm voice, "You've got the leverage to do it."

Oh...

Jolie's heart skipped a beat, her pulse momentarily thrown off rhythm.

What was this feeling?

It was as if someone was spoiling her, cherishing her unconditionally. Even though it was just a simple conversation, it carried a warmth she couldn't ignore.

For a moment, she realized that what she once thought was affection and care had been nothing but an illusion.

A smile unconsciously curved on her lips as her eyes lit up. "Does this mean I can walk around Larbor City like I own the place?"

Gavin raised an eyebrow. "Are you a crab?"

Jolie burst into laughter, her mood instantly lifted by his quick-witted remark. Her earlier irritation dissipated, replaced by lightheartedness.

Whether or not he meant it, the fact that he sided with her made her happy.

"I'm full. Should we head out?" she asked, her appetite long gone after everything that had happened earlier.

Gavin glanced at her plate, noting how little she'd eaten. She had clearly lost her appetite.

said without pushing her, grabbing his jacket as they

already seven-thirty. They had just enough time, but as the thought of leaving for Francia loomed over her, Jolie couldn't shake the nervous

"Hey, Sis," she answered.

are you?" Selena

in surprise. "I'm out having dinner. Were you

Selena replied. "I wanted to check when you're planning to leave." "Tonight," Jolie

was a brief pause before Selena asked, "What

and said, "You're asking

about," Selena teased, her voice dripping

their bond growing closer through the banter.

listen to how

Selena said, nearly breaking character before catching herself. Clearing her throat, she added, "With him around, everything will be fine. Anyway,

leaving? When?" Jolie asked

the next couple of days,"

there were more time, she would've loved to see

When I get back, I'll visit you in Cloudflare City. I've never been

Selena said nonchalantly before hanging

noticing the faint sadness on Jolie's face,

want to see my sister,"