FreeNovelChapter 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 cout 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.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThen 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. Taketo my apartment. I'm living alone now." Selena didn't say another word, restarting the car.
She had always kept her distance from the Quin family, her feelings toward them teetering on rejection. The only reason she maintained contact with Jolie was that they had never clashed.
When they arrived, Selena stopped the car and said simply, "Take care of yourself." Then, without waiting for a response, she drove off.
Jolie stood watching the car disappear, her lips curling into a faint smile. But it didn't last long before it faded away completely.
Back at her apartment, she fell into bed and slept deeply. When she woke again, it was already evening.
The room was dim, and for a moment, she sat blankly on the bed, an inexplicable wave of loneliness washing over her, as though the entire world had abandoned her.
Shaking off the feeling, she got up, turned on the lights, and made herself a plate of pasta. But as she ate, she realized something-her cooking paled in comparison to Gavin's. Her pasta was ordinary, uninspired, utterly lacking the flair his had.
"How is he so good at everything?" she wondered, irritated.
How could someone as busy as Gavin still find the tand energy to learn how to cook and excel at it? "It's infuriating, comparing yourself to someone like that," she thought with a sigh.
Lost in her thoughts, she was startled when her phone began to ring.
Picking it up, she saw Daisy's non the screen.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Hello, Mom," she answered, her tone calm.
Daisy's warm voice cthrough the line. "Jolie, your birthday isnaweek. 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 the bay We'll invite dinner cruise on the 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.
Chin 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."
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