After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 1035

Maria looked at the two little ones, absolutely delighted, and then turned to Aveline. "I’ve got some happy news to share as well."

Selena guessed, "You're pregnant?"

Maria nodded. "That’s right."

Selena gave her a thumbs-up. "Wow, that was fast! You said it and made it happen."

Maria smiled. "I couldn’t fall too far behind. I need to make sure my kid has the best opportunities and chances, right?"

With their babies close in age to Ethan and Emma, Maria thought it would be perfect for them to grow up together, maybe even become childhood sweethearts.

She looked at Selena and asked, "Weren’t you eager at first too? Why haven’t you made any moves yet?"

Selena sighed. "I’m not sure. Honestly, I’m a little scared."

Maria reassured her, "Take your time, no rush."

Selena got up and left the room, heading outside for some fresh air. Seeing Aveline go through the struggles of pregnancy and the dangers of childbirth genuinely frightened her. On top of that, she worried she wouldn’t be a good mother.

She wandered into the garden, a bit of melancholy settling in her expression.

"What are you thinking about?"

A familiar voice sounded behind her. She turned around and saw Gavin approaching. He was dressed in a sleek black suit, exuding an air of calm and restraint. His handsome face and deep, unreadable eyes made it hard to guess his thoughts.

"Nothing much, just admiring the flowers," Selena replied.

Gavin remarked, "You seem troubled. I almost thought you were planning a divorce."

Selena looked at him, shocked and incredulous, not expecting such a comment from him.

Gavin glanced at her stunned expression but remained emotionless, saying nothing further as he turned and walked away.

Due to a fortune-teller's claim that Selena was cursed with bad luck, destined to bring misfortune to anyone close to her, she had been denied even the smallest bit of kindness her entire life.

From childhood to adulthood, everything good was handed to Jolie, while she could only watch from the shadows, full of envy.

And now, after distancing herself from them, why were they still showing up in her life? Why were they still trying to get close to her?

It was nothing short of ironic.

"Stay away from me. You wouldn’t want my bad luck to rub off on you," Selena said coldly, turning to leave.

"Hey!" Jolie called after her. "What’s wrong with you? Cursing yourself? Since when have I ever been scared of you?"

Selena pressed her lips together, not replying, and walked away.

She didn’t want to see anyone from the Quin family, not even Jolie, who had never treated her maliciously. She wanted nothing to do with them.