After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 1087

"The pharmacy," Jolie replied.

Selena raised an eyebrow, surprised. "The pharmacy? Are you feeling unwell?"

Jolie pressed her lips together, choosing not to answer.

Seeing her reluctance, Selena didn’t push further and drove to the nearest pharmacy.

Jolie got out of the car, bought a pack of pills and a bottle of water, then returned to the car and immediately took the medication.

Selena caught sight of the label on the box and frowned deeply. "Why are you taking birth control pills?"

Jolie drank a sip of water and said matter-of-factly, "Because I don’t want to get pregnant right now."

Selena was momentarily speechless.

Her mind began connecting the dots—Jolie had come out of that neighborhood, not looking for her, and it was still morning…

So, she’d been with a boyfriend?

But something about Jolie’s demeanor didn’t quite fit the idea of a romantic visit to a boyfriend.

Then another possibility struck Selena: Gavin also lived in that neighborhood. Her gaze sharpened as she studied Jolie’s expression.

"You…"

Selena opened her mouth, wanting to ask more.

But Jolie cut her off. "Don’t ask. Whatever you’re thinking, you’re right, but not completely."

Selena blinked, confused.

Now she was even more curious.

Still, if Jolie didn’t want to talk about it, Selena wasn’t one to pry.

Instead, she asked, "Where to next?"

"Home," Jolie said.

Selena shook her head. "You’re on your own for that. I’m not heading back there."

"Not to the Quin family house. Take me to my apartment. I’m living alone now."

Selena didn’t say another word, restarting the car.

"Hello, Mom," she answered, her tone calm.

Daisy’s warm voice came through the line. "Jolie, your birthday is in a week. Is there anything you’d like?"

“I’d like to be free from your control—is that an option?” she thought.

Lowering her gaze, Jolie replied, "Nothing in particular."

Daisy said, "How about this? We’ll organize a birthday party for you—a dinner cruise on the bay. We’ll invite all the prominent families from Larbor City. You should also personally invite Mr. Cooper. It’s your birthday; he’ll surely come. We can celebrate properly then."

Even her birthday had to be turned into a networking event.

What was the point?

"Jolie, did you hear me?" Daisy asked when Jolie remained silent.

"I heard you," Jolie replied distractedly.

Daisy chuckled, pleased. "Good. Come home in the next few days so we can finalize the guest list. You’ll also need to personally deliver an invitation to Mr. Cooper—it’ll show our sincerity."

"Alright.”