Chapter 987

Sage concentrated on savoring the desserts in her hands. Her mom used to tell her it was the most basic respect for food.

Jace drank a sip of coffee and watched Sage eating with a gentle smile. He always enjoyed watching her eat. The food always tasted better in this quiet and beautiful moment. In a matter of minutes, Sage finished the mochi and pancake.

She hummed contentedly and looked at the cream and stain on her hands. As she was about to wash her hands, Jace held them. He gently wiped the cream stain from her fingers with a wet paper towel. He treated her hands like fragile treasures.

Sage looked at his slender fingers' movement as he gently wiped her hands in his. Jace's hand looked beautiful, just like a treasure. He was so close to her that she could feel his shallow breathing. It felt like their breathing intertwined in this closeness.

By the time he cleaned her hands, her cheeks were red as a tomato.

"Enough," she muttered and withdrew her hand, trying to hide. If this