Chapter 54

GRACIE

“Look, Uncle Hayden is making pancakes!”

I chose that moment to direct my gaze to meet his, he returned my stare unflinchingly.

I resisted the urge to squirm especially when he began to make his gaze over to us.

Thankfully Hazel chose that moment to tug on my clothes, breaking off the magnetic pull he had on me.

I straightened down to her level to Wipe off pieces of pancakes from the corners of her chin and fingers.

“I also helped him out, isn’t that right uncle Hayden?” she rushed out in an excited gush and I couldn’t help the tug of smile that formed on my lips. As much as it worried me that she was getting too attached to him in such a short pace of time, it was also heartwarming to see her looking so alive and excited.

“That’s very good Hazel, but in case you need something or you are hungry you can just ask me, you needn’t have to trouble your… Uncle Hayden” I averted, avoiding looking upwards where I could feel his gaze burning