David Beckham has long been known as an incredibly affectionate dad, especially when it comes to his youngest daughter, Harper Seven Beckham. Fans have often caught heart-melting moments of the former football star doting on his little girl. But recently, David gave netizens both a laugh and a warm fuzzy feeling by revealing a sweetly over-the-top gesture… that left 14-year-old Harper utterly embarrassed.

Specifically, on his personal Instagram, David shared a photo of a salad he prepared for Harper to take to school. The cute detail? Right in the middle of the colorful salad, the 50-year-old football icon carefully cut a red bell pepper into a heart shape and placed it perfectly at the center. The four-time father captioned the post: “Made this salad for Harpers school snack today hope she doesn’t find the embarrassing, now she is 14.”

It’s a small detail, but it perfectly shows how Beckham constantly makes an effort to show love to his beloved daughter. Still, at teenage age, Harper was likely a little embarrassed by her dad’s openly sweet gestures.

Since Harper’s birth, the Beckham father-daughter bond has been especially close. The former footballer has admitted multiple times that he can’t be as strict with his youngest daughter as he is with his three sons, Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz. Beckham once said: “I have no authority over her. I love all my children equally—but with Harper, I’m much gentler.”

In fact, David has shared that he’s only ever said no to Harper once. When she cried, he promised himself he would never make her sad again. In his eyes, Harper isn’t just Victoria Beckham’s “little princess” but also her dad’s daughter, and David couldn’t be prouder.

Beckham’s doting has come up in many interviews. Back in 2013, when Harper was just under two years old, he jokingly said she would be like Rapunzel—locked in a tower so no one could get close. Later, when asked about Harper growing up and taking an interest in boys, Beckham candidly stated he would do everything to protect her from teenage temptations.

In another funny moment, David said: “She has three older brothers to look out for her, hang out with her, and take her home. Dad will wait at home. So we’ll see—it’ll definitely be interesting.” It’s clear he wants Harper to grow up surrounded by love and absolute protection from her family.

The recent heart-shaped salad moment proves once again Beckham’s unwavering affection for Harper. Even as a 14-year-old teenager, in David’s eyes, she’s still his little girl who deserves endless care and love. And it’s likely that this warmth and thoughtfulness have helped Harper Beckham grow up into the sweet, friendly, and beloved young girl adored by the public.