7

"Is it delicious?" I inquired of Ivan, even though it was evident from his reaction that he was enjoying the meal I had prepared. He responded with a smile and a nod, taking another bite and grinning once more. His eagerness to eat was unmistakable, bringing a sweet smile to my lips.

"Why aren't you eating?" he asked.

"You go ahead and eat first because I'm not hungry yet," I replied. It was only six in the afternoon, and he needed to take his medication, so I helped him with his meal.

"Are you on a diet?" This man had many questions.

"Not particularly," I responded.

"You're quite slender."

"What do you mean, slender? I'm sexy, you know," I retorted with a pout, suppressing a sigh. I was tempted to mention Maureen's slim figure, but I decided against it as I didn't want to bring up his mistress's name.

He pouted.

"Am I not sexy?"

I raised an eyebrow. He simply smiled.

Ah, whatever!

"One last thing," I told him. The 'baby bull' had completed the meal I had cooked and prepared for h