Gavin pulled out a document and handed it to her.

Jolie glanced at it, her eyes widening in shock as she realized it was a detailed dossier on lan.

Staring at Gavin in disbelief, she asked, "What... what is this supposed to mean?"

She didn't even look at the contents again, her mind swirling with chaos.

"To show you the kind of person you're so adamantly defending," Gavin said coolly, his expression steady.

Jolie's grip on the bedsheet tightened as her thoughts spun out of control. She struggled to process what was happening.

"Why are you doing this?"

Their relationship was supposed to be simple-a transactional repayment of a favor. So why was he meddling in her life? Why investigate lan? Why did he care so much about her relationship with lan?

A flood of questions filled her mind, and though the answer seemed obvious, she couldn't bring herself to believe it.

Gavin looked into her dark, clear eyes, finding something there he couldn't quite decipher. It was rare for him to not understand someone's emotions, and it unsettled him.

He frowned slightly. "What are you asking?"

her mouth but couldn't find the words. She hesitated, a wave of embarrassment

are you doing all this because... you like me? Because you want to date me seriously?" Her question hung in the air,

yet now that it was out, all she could do was wait for his response. Gavin's sharp gaze remained fixed on her, his

of

answer might mean. Would he confirm her suspicion? Or would he dismiss her outright? Finally, Gavin leaned

seemed to tilt, and she wasn't sure

could clearly recognize it now-he cared about her far

to witness her every smile, every frown,

been in a relationship, nor had he paid much attention to others navigating romance. He only knew

thinking she'd

yes or no. What's with the 'maybe'?" she asked, her face a mix of

tone remained

I don't really know how to be in one. I don't even

What?

rumors were true? He'd

for a moment, then asked, "So... what do you feel about me? What emotions are you

left her lips, her face flushed red.

her Gavin seemed

as he replied, "I want to see you all the

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