It was 5:00 AM.

I got up early and did some yoga to get myself prepared to face the new workday. I wanted to be fully energized.

At 6:00 am, after washing up and changing, I was ready to make breakfast when my phone buzzed with a text message from Brandon.

"Breakfast is on the table. The key is hanging on your door."

After staring at the message for a few minutes, I finally opened the door and indeed found a key. I opened Brandon's door and saw the breakfast he had prepared. Last night, I couldn't bring myself to refuse his dinner offer, and naturally, I couldn't resist the temptation of good food.

But what was the deal with this breakfast?

Was he planning to be my free caretaker?

While it felt nice to be pampered first thing in the morning, I couldn't accept it without feeling uneasy.

him back. "Brandon, are you looking for

replied. "Yeah, just pay me a

knew how to

that wasn't his intention. After pondering for a few seconds, I replied.

though the relationship is fake, I still need to take care of your health during this period. Otherwise, as your pretend boyfriend, I'd have to worry about

this role. Besides that, my life and health are none of your concern. And as for cooking, this is the last time. If you do

I couldn't accept his care and affection. I needed to make it clear that there was no need for him to invest

breakfast, which was delicious and gave me the energy

the office, I pondered for a moment. The HR of the company hadn't called to

thought dampened my good mood, but I still went to the

me immediately

demeanor didn't suggest he intended to fire me, so I decided to be direct. "Mr. Roulder, I heard my former employer

you don't seem to have any intention of

I fire you?" Xander

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