The moment Vlad said those words, Chloe released a low gasp, keeping her face unreadable. She couldn't understand whether it was Vlad's demand or the warmth in his eyes for her that made her heart skip a beat.
She nervously grabbed her spoon, filled it with food, and shoved it into his mouth without even looking at him. If Vlad hadn't moved his face at the last moment, she might have shoved it into his nose.
"Khwak, you're trying to kill me or what?" he exclaimed as the spoon almost touched his throat.
"O-oh, sorry," Chloe gasped, quickly grabbing the water glass. She fed him water with one hand, while her other hand gently caressed his cheek. "Are you okay?"
She had never been this gentle with him, not after she passed the age of ten. For a moment, Vlad wondered if she had returned to how she used to be when they were younger, when they used to eat, sleep, and bathe together.
"I'm fine," Vlad replied in a reassuring tone after taking a few sips of the water.
