Jolie smiled lightly and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll head back now. Goodbye, Mr. Cooper."

She turned toward the door, but the sound of steady footsteps followed her. He was coming after her. Frowning slightly, she turned back to face him. "What's this about, Mr. Cooper?"

Gavin met her gaze, his expression unreadable. "I haven't had dinner yet."

"Then go eat," Jolie replied flatly.

He countered calmly, "I hired Jackie for you."

Jolie froze.

Was he seriously trying to claim credit?

Unbelievable. How petty could this man get?

Pulling out her phone, she said, "Tell me how much it cost, and I'll transfer the money to you."

Gavin shook his head. "Just make me a plate of pasta. Consider it payment."

Jolie eyed him suspiciously. "That's it? Just a plate of pasta?"

"Yes," Gavin confirmed.

moment, then turned and unlocked her door. She stepped inside, tossing a pair of disposable slippers

His expression cooled slightly as he changed into the slippers, his eyes scanning

He suppressed the urge to vent his frustration, his

take long to notice the absence

They weren't living together.

tension in his chest eased, and his expression

his inner turmoil, Jolie pulled out some pasta and asked, "Do you

"Sure," he replied simply.

when it's ready," Jolie said as she

"Alright."

armrest of the couch. He loosened his

up the dining table first before heading to the living

"Mr. Cooper?"

out, but there

closer, she saw him leaning back with his eyes closed, exhaustion etched into his

Seriously?

asleep just sitting

frowned. She wasn't about to let him nap here. The sooner he ate and left,

him a gentle nudge. "Mr. Cooper,

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