"Nothing!" Gwen hurriedly shook her head, her face flushed. She wished she could just pinch herself for letting her thoughts slip out.
"I'll go wash up first; let's go have breakfast together afterward?" Gwen moved a little closer to Hode, gently tugging at the hem of his shirt. Even if it was just for one night, she truly wanted...
She needed to be attached to him at all times. She was worried that Hode would be busy with business again. If he really had to go, there was nothing she could do about it.
"I'm all set."
Hode smiled as he ruffled Gwen's hair. After all, he had already put forth all his strength yesterday. He had used his power to knock Wanda unconscious, and she wouldn't wake up anytime soon. So he took the opportunity to prepare breakfast quickly.
"Really?" Gwen's eyes widened. She had thought Hode wouldn't have time to make breakfast. After all, he had been late talking business the night before; how could he possibly find the time?
"Yep, go wash up!" Hode smiled.
"Yay!" Gwen exclaimed, bouncing up and down in excitement. She didn't expect Hode to actually care about her.
She knew that for a successful man like Hode, time was money!
In the dining room, a marble table was filled with a variety of dishes that smelled heavenly, filling the air with delightful aromas.
"Wow! Is this your breakfast?" Gwen couldn't help but hug Hode and kiss him on the cheek as she looked at the spread of food. She was genuinely surprised that Hode could make so many different dishes. This breakfast looked far better than the restaurant they had visited last time.
"Here," Hode pulled out a chair, inviting Gwen to sit. "This includes different breakfasts from various countries."
For him, cooking a whole table full of dishes was no problem at all. Especially with magic at his disposal, he could manage several pots at once, chopping vegetables and kneading dough simultaneously—he was truly a jack of all trades.
Seeing Hode in his gentlemanly manner made Gwen's heart flutter. For a young girl, such subtle gestures had a profound impact. Even a simple act could demonstrate a gentleman's charm. This only made her more enamored with him.
She had already considered Hode amazing, but now he exceeded her expectations.
"This little bun is so delicious!"
"This golden dumpling is really nice!"
"Is this milky one soy milk?"
Gwen sampled every dish on the table, and with each bite, her taste buds danced.
"If any woman gets to be with you in the future, her stomach will never leave your side!" Gwen said, rubbing her already full belly and expressing her envy. After all, in their circle, there were very few boys who would actively make breakfast. Most just replaced it with cereal and sandwiches.
This was the first time she had ever eaten such a lavish breakfast.
"Being with me offers more than just good food for the stomach," Hode smiled and added inwardly, "After all, breakfast isn't the only thing that can warm the heart!"
They spent a wonderful morning together. Gwen cleared the table, and although she was stuffed, she smiled and said, "From now on, I want to come here every day."
"As long as you want, I can make it for you every day."
After saying that, Hode glanced at his watch and then said, "Aren't you going to school today?"
"Right! I'm going to be late!" Gwen noticed the clock on the wall and nearly jumped up. "It's almost eight!"
Although she was a freshman and didn't necessarily have to report, she was known for being a good girl and an eager student. She would only skip class for serious issues that even the police couldn't handle.