The dining table was a picture of deliciousness. The food arrangement seemed to be done by a professional chef. There were fried chicken, dumplings with gravy, beef brisket, sausage rolls, and many more. It was a rather exquisite feast. Laira stood gaping. She had always been a foodie. Yet her body remained slim. It was something everyone secretly admired about her, especially the girls.
Jacob noticed her expression and let out a laugh.
"You look like someone who hasn't seen food for a while. Did they starve you in the hospital?" Jacob asked jokingly.
The truth was, laira had lost her appetite for a long time. Even now, her mouth didn't water nor was she eager to pounce on the dishes. It was just that the dining table simply amazed her.
Yet she didn't want to sound rude. She knew how much Jacob was trying to cheer her up.
So she sat down and began helping herself to the marvelous deliciousness, trying to seem like she suddenly got her appetite.
Jacob was happy to see her eating. He was worried when Dr. Maria had informed him about how Laira refused to eat anything.
Little did he know that Laira was being the big person here.
She was also trying to ease his worries by cooperating with him. Because she was really thankful for what he was doing for her.
The deserts were on the que. So soon after the last piece of sausage roll, she stood up to reach out to the caramel custard on the other side. But before she could grab it Jacob reached out to take it, their handa touched. Laira looked at him, while he playfully pushed her hands away and took the custard.
Laira frowned sat back at her chair. Unknowingly, a small pout was formed on her face.
Jacob couldn't help but admire her cuteness, even when she is already grown. Her kiddish actions were really adorable.
"Here let me feed you." he suddenly said, causing Laira to look at him with wide eyes.
Jacob moved a spoon of custard towards her mouth.
Laira obediently opened her mouth while glaring at Jacob for treating her like a kid.
This made Jacob laugh even more.
"Hmm, so you will give in if it's about food." he said.
Laira laughed softly. And after chewing the custard, she opened her mouth and gestured Jacob to feed her more.
This amused him and he gladly did.
"Are you feeling happy now?" he suddenly asked making Laira to stop chewing.
She looked thoughtful for a while before she looked into his and said.
"Will you be there for me? Will you be looking out for me like this?" she asked.
Jacob stared at her intently.
"I will always be there for you."
Would he?