Chapter 248

"Honey!" Stella's voice rang out from the dining room. "The oatmeal's ready. Come and eat!" "Coming," Nicholas replied, closing Inkette and putting his phone away as he made his way over. When he arrived in the dining room, he saw Stella holding a small bowl of oatmeal. Nicholas took a seat at the table, and she immediately scooped a spoonful, bringing it to his lips with a soft smile. "Open up, honey." "You think I'm a kid?" he teased, but still opened his mouth. "Well? How is it?" Stella asked eagerly, watching him with anticipation. It was just a simple bowl of oatmeal, but it was the first time she had ever cooked for a man. "It's good." Nicholas nodded, clearly impressed. "Honey..." Stella leaned in suddenly, and Nicholas raised a brow in surprise as she got even closer. Their faces were only inches apart now. "What is it?" he asked, instinctively reaching up to check the corner of his mouth. But before he could touch it, Stella leaned in and kissed him gently on the sid