After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 1089

Aveline and Selena turned toward the voice and saw Gavin standing nearby, holding the Quin family’s invitation between his fingers. His expression remained impassive.

"The invitation to Miss Quin’s birthday party," Aveline explained.

Gavin set the invitation down without comment and walked away, his indifference as apparent as ever.

Aveline frowned slightly. "Brother seems unusually interested in the Quin family."

"Speaking of which…" Selena tapped her chin thoughtfully. "I came across something recently, and I’m not sure if it’s related to him."

"What is it?" Aveline asked, her eyes bright with curiosity.

Selena recounted her encounter with Jolie near the neighborhood gate and how she had seen her buying birth control pills.

"Do you think it’s possible that she and Gavin…" Selena trailed off, but her meaning was clear.

Aveline’s expression turned contemplative. "It’s possible, but they don’t seem like they’re in a relationship."

Selena hesitated, frowning. "Gavin wouldn’t… take advantage of a young girl, would he?"

"I wouldn’t know," Aveline replied.

Having only recently returned, she realized she didn’t fully understand Gavin and Gernard, let alone Gavin’s personal life.

Selena’s worry deepened. "I think I need to bring this up with him at some point."

Aveline raised a brow. "And how exactly do you plan to address it?"

"I’ll just… ask him not to mess with Jolie," Selena said, though her voice wavered slightly, betraying her lack of confidence.

Aveline sighed. "They’re both adults, Selena. Whatever they’re doing, they know where the lines are. Besides, have you really let go of your own issues with the Quin family?"

Selena fell silent.

She couldn’t deny it—her relationship with Jolie wasn’t the kind where she could meddle freely.

"Maybe you’re right," Selena said after a long pause. "I’ll just take it one step at a time."

…

Night fell, and the massive cruise ship gleamed under a blanket of dazzling lights. Towering thirteen stories high, the luxurious vessel radiated grandeur, casting shimmering reflections on the rippling sea.