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.

unlocked her door. She stepped inside, tossing a pair

cooled slightly as he changed into the slippers, his eyes scanning the apartment methodically. lan had left earlier-were

his mood. He suppressed the urge to

absence of anything that might belong

They weren't living together.

his chest eased, and his expression softened,

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

"Sure," he replied simply.

I'll call you when it's ready," Jolie said as she

"Alright."

of the couch. He loosened

ready in no time. Jolie tidied up the dining table first before heading to the living room

"Mr. Cooper?"

out, but

with his

Seriously?

asleep just sitting

let him nap here. The sooner

and gave him a gentle nudge. "Mr. Cooper,

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