Chapter 182 - Mac And Cheese (2/2)

She let out a contented sigh after eating the last bit of the dish. She was still not over the dish when she felt a pair of eyes boring into her head. She finally looked up from the bowl, which looked as if it had been licked clean, to the man who was standing across the counter.

Adam hadn't moved from his position after serving her. He was watching her intently all this while, taking in her expressions as she enjoyed the food he had made for her. And she didn't even bother paying any attention to him, not that he minded it. He could cook for her daily if it meant he could get see her delighted expressions.

”It was delicious.” Stella smiled brightly at him. ”Thank you for making it for me.”

”The honor was all mine, my love.” He replied with a wide smile as well.

”Can you cook for me once in a while?” She asked him while trying to suppress a yawn.

”You don't need to ask me that. Just order me around. This humble man will be at your service, Ma'am.” He bowed his head slightly before her, earning a giggle from her. ”Give me a minute.” He asked her as he began to shift the used utensils in the sink and the remaining ingredients back in the refrigerator.

”You need to go back to sleep now that you have filled your stomach.” Adam muttered as he made his way around the counter to where she was sitting. He picked her up in his arms and began to walk towards the staircase.

”Oh! I forgot to ask you. Where did you place my pendant? I didn't find it on me when I woke up.” Stella tightened her grip around his neck, resting her head on his shoulder.

”You fell asleep while talking to me, so I made you lie on the bed and had to remove it so that it won't disturb your peaceful slumber. You don't need to wear it all the time. I know you don't like jewelry much.” Adam replied to her as he climbed up the staircase.

”But I like the pendant.” Stella muttered as she pursed her lips. ”No, scratch that. I love it.”

”I know you do, but you are still not wearing it all the time, that's it.” Adam shook his head in a no as he refused to give into her wishes.

”But…” Stella was about to refute but Adam cut her off. ”No means no. I don't want to argue about this.” He wouldn't mind it if it was a really small locket, but the pendant wasn't exactly a small one and the pointed tips of the petals could hurt her while sleeping. There was no way he was going to take that chance with her.

”Now be a good girl and sleep.” He added as he placed her down carefully on the bed. He placed a cushion under her right foot and placed a duvet over her, making sure she was covered properly except for her face. He began to walk away from the bed after tucking her in, but Stella grabbed his hand and tugged at it, stopping him in his tracks.

”Where do you think you are going? Don't tell me you are gonna go back to your study to finish off your work?” She questioned him as she furrowed her brows.

Adam took her hand which was holding on his and placed it back under the duvet. ”I am just going to change into my sleepwear. I will be back before you even know it.” He muttered softly, pressing a kiss on her forehead. ”Be good and don't move.” Adam gave her a glare before walking towards the walk-in closet.

*********

If you are reading the story somewhere other than Webnovel.com, then the content is stolen. Show your support to the author on