IMDD CHAPTER 285 (Patreon)

"Is Eloise still doing your makeup?" Gage asked.

"Nope. She's running her own company now."

"So, who's your makeup artist these days?"

Eva pointed at herself with a proud smile.

"Then, why don't you work your magic on me and give me a quick haircut, hm?"

"I've learned makeup, not hairdressing, darling," Eva retorted with a raised eyebrow. "Come on, let's go. Gigi’s waiting for you."

Gage gently set Eva down and quickly snagged a rubber band, securing his hair into a loose bun.

Turning to face her, he asked, "Is this better?"

Eva gazed at him, amazed. This man simply tied his hair and that was already enough to transform his look to some another level! Geez… this devil and his beauty!

"You're the handsomest dad ever, so stop worrying about how you look, and let's head out, shall we?" Eva could only say as she grabbed his hand and led him towards the door.

The moment they were out, Gage crouched down, arms open wide for their daughter. "My princess," he called out, and Gigi excitedly ran into his embrace. He scooped her up just as Eva answered a phone call.

"I have to go, darling," Eva announced after ending the call. She shared a quick kiss with Gage and then with Gigi. "Be good, okay?"

Gigi nodded enthusiastically at her mom. "Daddy's taking me to school, right?"

"Yes," Eva confirmed with a smile.

"Yay! I'll be good, mommy."

"That's my sweetheart. Alright, I'm off."

As Eva turned to leave, Gage caught her hand, pressing a kiss to it. "I have something important to tell you tonight, so try not to work late."

"Mm.”

“Love you, darling," he murmured.

“Love you too," Eva whispered back and with a final smile at her husband and daughter, she stepped out and left.

…

Later, Gage found himself standing in the kitchen. His expression was almost too grave as he stared into the open fridge.

Just moments ago, he was excited to cook something so delicious for his princess until he realized that he can’t actually cook just anything, no matter how delicious they maybe. His princess was only six and she needed a nutritious breakfast in her belly. So what should he cook for a six year old? Damn… he needed to be quick!

All of the sudden, Gage found the task as daunting as any high-stakes matters he'd ever tackled.

He decided to look somewhere else for an idea until his eyes focused on a box. Pancakes! Children loves pancakes, right?

But as he grabbed the box, Gage questioned himself whether pancakes were actually healthy enough option for his precious Gigi. He wanted to make sure she had the best start to her day—a meal that was not only delicious but also packed with the nutrients a growing child needed.

Taking a deep breath, Gage grabbed his phone and quickly browsed in the internet.

As he read, his slight frown slowly faded as he decided to compromise. Alright. He'd make the pancakes, but he'd tweak the recipe to make it healthier.

Flourishing a mixing bowl, he began the s-class task.

But while he mixed whole wheat flour with a bit of oatmeal, Gage couldn't help but second-guess himself. Will she even like the taste?

His thoughts were interrupted by the soft patter of feet entering the kitchen.

"Daddy, what are we having for breakfast?" Gigi's curious voice echoed softly.

"Pancakes, princess," Gage answered, forcing confidence into his voice as he turned to smile at her. "They're going to be incredibly yummy and really healthy!"

Gigi, now perched on a kitchen stool, watched with interest as her dad added slices of banana and a handful of blueberries to the batter.

The first pancake then hit the hot pan, and the kitchen was filled with the comforting smell of cooking batter. Gage flipped it with a flick of his wrist, a little more assured now as he caught Gigi's excited clap out of the corner of his eye.

"Can I help, Daddy?" Gigi asked, eager.

"Of course, my little darlin’," Gage said as he handed her a small spoon. "You can add the toppings."

And with that, the father and daughter decorated each pancake with meticulous care, their creations featuring smiley faces made of blueberries and banana slices.

As they sat down to eat, Gage watched nervously for Gigi's reaction. He was always confident with his cooking but right now, he couldn’t help but worry the princess will not like it.

Taking a bite, Gigi's face lit up. "It’s delicious, Daddy!"

Relief washed over Gage. Damn… he was so happy and glad that he almost couldn’t stop himself from grinning so wide.

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