Chapter 38 - Crêpes (2/2)

All that Lily could do was trying to take care of the toddler and hope for the best. She hoped he would eventually build up enough confidence in her that he would become freer in his actions. She did not fail to notice that Adrien was very insecure. Again and again he was afraid to be abandoned.

Lily often didn't even know why he was sometimes so anxious. She often wanted to know what her little toddler was thinking. If she would know, it would make everything a little less challenging, plus maybe it would help the child feel more comfortable around Alexandre and her.

”So ... what do you want for breakfast?” Lily asked lovingly and gave him a feathery kiss on his hair. Adrien raised his little head and just looked at her for a long moment.

”You can wish for everything.” Lily tried to encourage him.

”C-Crêpes…?” Adrien answered in a tiny, shaking voice. She didn't know why he was so nervous sometimes.

”You want crêpes, you said?” Lily smiley brightly at the little boy. ”We can eat as many crêpes as you'd like.”

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Adrien devoured his crêpes with a chocolate cream while Lily enjoyed her crêpe suzette. The sour, sweet orange flavor carried Lily rocket fast into the gourmet sky. At such moments, Lily celebrated being Alexander's wife. Who else could afford a French pastry chef, if not the villain of 'My loyal hubby'. Lily loved to eat well. She was a true food fanatic. Even when she was poor, she had always saved money to enjoy good food.

”Is it tasty?” Lily asked, wiping the chocolate cream off Adrien's cheeks.

Adrien nodded with glowing eyes and led the fork greedily back to his mouth. Lily had to resist to grin. He was so cute.

”Eat slower. No one will steal something from your plate.” Lily sighed in relief about the healthy appetite of Adrien.

Lily flinched. As the sound of a telephone ringing echoed through the rooms.