His Unwanted Wife

Chapter 21

I woke up to a loud noise. Napabalikwas ako, slightly squinting my eyes to see what it was. My jaw dropped when I saw Liara fixing her dolls, carefully arranging them in a neat row. Aw, that kid.

"Hey, Liara," I called out, finally back to my senses.

Her eyes widened in surprise, earning a chuckle from me.

"T-Tita..." she whispered.

I pouted. "What are you doing, huh, baby?" I asked.

It's too early for her to be cleaning her room. And I must say, it's spotless. Wala akong nakita na kalat, and I couldn't feel any dust either.

"Uh, well... I thought maybe you wouldn't like my room messy po, so I fixed my dolls," she said honestly.

Tumayo ako at lumapit sa kanya. God, she's too innocent, so warm, and so soft.

"Your room's fine, Liara. And I don't mind your dolls. If you want, I can buy you more cute stuffies?" I offered as I gently held her hands.

"Really?" she asked, her voice filled with excitement.

I nodded, making her smile even wider.

"We can buy them later, but for now, do you want mommy to make you breakfast?"

Her eyes softened, but she looked at me with hesitation.

"I-is it okay po?" she asked.

I quickly nodded and carried her in my arms. Mabigat na siya, but I love the feeling of holding her.

I set her down on a stool in the dining room so she could do her morning rituals while I prepared breakfast.

"What do you want to eat, Liara?" I asked.

She pouted, thinking hard.

"Pancakes po? And hot chocolate?" she answered shyly.

I smiled. What an adorable little princess!

"Ma'am Eli, ako na po diyan," Manang, the house helper, approached me.

Umiling ako.

"No need, Manang. I can handle it."

She looked at me with concern, but I smiled to reassure her.

"It's okay, Manang," I added.

She hesitated before nodding. "Tawagin niyo na lang po ako, Ma'am, kung may kailangan kayo."