Ivy knew that he did not like owing people, so she presented him with the receipt for the groceries. "Just pay me for the groceries. I'm actually not that good a cook, so don't pay me too much. I'll be eating the food, too, anyway."

He accepted the receipt and glanced at the price.

Noticing that it cost about forty dollars, he walked toward the dining room and studied the dishes that looked rather presentable.

Wondering how they tasted, he took a bite.

Ivy looked at him with anticipation