After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 1127

As Jolie thought further, she realized her rebellion had been directed at none other than him.

Gavin’s expression darkened instantly.

Noticing his displeasure, Jolie quickly tried to defuse the situation. “Uh… weren’t you about to go work out? You should go. I barely slept last night, so I’ll head back and get some rest, okay?”

She attempted to pull her hand free, eager to escape, but Gavin tightened his grip on her wrist, refusing to let her go. His dark eyes locked onto hers, his voice low and commanding. “You’ve already been up all night. Another few minutes won’t make a difference.”

A sense of danger prickled at Jolie’s instincts. Her eyes instantly reflected her wariness as she stammered, “W-What are you going to do?”

Instead of answering, Gavin wrapped an arm firmly around her waist, pulling her closer. His voice dropped even lower. “What do you think?”

“I… I don’t know!” Jolie’s panic surged as she caught a glimpse of something in his expression she hadn’t seen before.

Beneath his usual calm exterior lurked a smoldering anger, cold yet fierce. His entire presence exuded a dangerous energy that made her want to run—far and fast.

She caved immediately. “Gavin, I’m really tired. I just want to rest. Can we talk about this after I’ve slept, please?”

Her voice softened unconsciously, laced with a hint of pleading. Her wide, innocent eyes only added to the effect, making her seem pitiful and helpless.

The storm of anger in Gavin’s chest subsided unexpectedly. Looking at her pleading expression, his brow furrowed slightly.

“Rest here,” he said, his tone cold but unyielding.

“N-No, it’s fine. My place is just downstairs. It’s so close; I’ll be there in no time,” Jolie tried again, still intent on leaving.

Gavin wasn’t having it. “Either we talk now, or you rest here.”

Faced with no other option, Jolie immediately changed course. She yawned dramatically and shuffled toward his bedroom, mumbling, “I’m so tired. Fine, I’ll stay here and sleep.”

Seeing her retreat, Gavin finally released her wrist. His tense expression eased slightly as he watched her disappear into the bedroom. Only then did his tightly wound emotions begin to settle.

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