CHAPTER 203

"I said I don't care. If she wants to go to The Oasis, let's go there," he said, his expression void of any emotion, though a flicker of anger flashed in his eyes.

Jake and Tommy stared at Caleb, disbelief etched across their faces as they tried to comprehend why he was agreeing to such an absurd idea.

Caleb, however, wasn't swayed by Jackie's taunts or her insinuations about his inability to afford such a place.

Tommy shot a glare in Jackie's direction before turning to Caleb. "You don't have to do this, buddy. We're perfectly fine eating here," he said earnestly, his concern clear in his voice.

Jake nodded in agreement. "Yeah, it's no big deal." He then shot a pointed look at Jackie.

"Those who don't want to eat here can go."

Turning back to Tommy, he muttered under his breath,

"You need to get a dog lead for your woman—oops, I mean bitch lead. She's too much. How do you put up with her?"

Tommy ignored Jake's comment, though a slight frown creased his forehead.

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