The following day, Chleo was awakened by a very tantalizing fragrance that hit her nostril. Chleo rubbed her eyes with both hands while yawning widely. What an immensely satisfying sleep.
Chleo climbed down the bed and got out of the room, following the fragrance. Apparently, her Ice Prince was making her favorite pancakes. Chleo enthusiastically sat in a chair, waiting for the man to finish preparing breakfast to be enjoyed together.
Vasili chuckled, realizing that Chleo was glowing at the pancakes. As expected, the girl loved eating pancakes.
How could he know the child's favorite food? Of course, he got the info from his maidservant, who went out to prepare for his wife's daily needs. The girl's favorite food, theatrical program, and any activity that she likes were well remembered.
Vasili served a pancake that had been drenched in maple syrup beautifully in front of Chleo.
"Enjoy your meal."
Chleo squealed with pleasure and immediately climbed on the chair, making Vasili almost had a heart attack.
The panic-stricken Ice Prince dashed to the energic little girl in fear Chleo would fall. As a matter of fact, Chleo wouldn't climb the chair recklessly and lost balance like a careless kid.
She already did it numerous times to the point she could climb on the chair with closed eyes. Alas, Vasili didn't know about the little girl's wicked trick. She never knew what kind of life his wife had in her childhood.
"What are you doing? Be care..."
Kiss!
The Ice Prince became speechless at the tingling sensation on his left cheek.
"Thank you for the meal." were her grateful words in a chirping bird-like voice. Her wide smile was so blinding as if Vasili looked at the sun directly without sunglasses.
Her sparkling brown eyes were like precious gems that were very rare in this world. Her phoenix-like eyebrows were more beautiful than the rainbow.
Her plum pink lips looked so kissable, and his desire boosted at the highest to the point he almost lost control.
Ah, what a pity. If only Chleo weren't in her childhood version, he would crush his lips on those alluring kissable lips and felt all over her curve to inflict a sexy moan from her mouth.
In those two years of marriage life, Vasili had been lonely without could do anything. He buried deep his lust on his wife and focused solely on her comfort for the sake of her happiness.
He was tempted to sneak into her room every night to steal one or two kisses, but he didn't do it. Not that he hated the idea, but he was more worried about what would happen when his wife opened her eyes in the middle of his kiss-stealing.
Chleo already hated him to the bone, and he couldn't afford to make his wife's hatred toward him more than that.
It was easier to bury his passion on those days, and now... he felt like he was in the middle of a war.
Chleo was just right in front of him, and the little girl behaved nothing but sweet and opened to him. He even could recognize the adoration look from the girl every time Chleo talked to him. It made a deep passion he once buried inside his soul emerged at frightening speed without his brain's command.
And yet... he couldn't touch the little girl. It was wrong, yet his heart kept telling him it was right.
What should he do?
"Ice Prince?" the angelic-like voice forced his mind back into his head. "Why do you angry?"
"I'm not angry."
"But you were quiet. You don't like I kissed you?" Chleo sounded gloomy, and her eyes filled with disappointment to make Vasili no longer care about the ethic.
Vasili settled his hand behind Chleo's head and pulled the little girl gently. He landed his lips on her forehead to give a feather kiss filled with all of his affection.
Chleo was still a child and couldn't comprehend the meaning of her Ice Prince's kiss. Nevertheless, she grinned from ear to ear like a Cheshire cat as if she won a competition.
'I like you are kissing me, and I'm looking forward to our new future when I finally succeed in captivating your heart.'
"There. Now you know I don't dislike you kissing me." Vasili brushed the little girl's nose with his finger, earning an amused giggle from Chleo. "Sit down properly and finish your breakfast." picked Chleo's tiny body as if she weighed nothing and settled her in her chair before giving her the utensils tools.
Chleo devoured her delicious breakfast in light-hearted while chatting to her Ice Prince cheerfully. She sighed deliciously as she licked the syrup trace on her lips.
Vasili cleared his throat awkwardly at that sight and then decided to get up and clean the kitchen area. He had no idea that he could have a hard time holding back himself whenever Chleo behaved sweet at him.
No. Vasili already lost control by kissing the underage girl's forehead. But at least it was on her forehead instead of her sweet-looking lips.
Vasili washed his face with cold water to get rid of all inappropriate thoughts.
Everything would be easier if the girl were cynical or cold towards him. He could easily manage his buried passion for that child. Or... he probably wouldn't have held back if what was in front of him right now was the adult version of Chleo.
He would dote on her until Chleo had nothing to say and kiss her senselessly.
Ugh! He had to get rid of this thought. It's all just wishful thinking. It's impossible to happen if Chleo met Alexis and love the young man once again. He still had to work hard to win the girl's heart.