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She nodded her head, but worry still turned in her stomach. Would other people judge her and Daddy for it?

“I don’t care what other people think about us. There are some people in Springfield who won’t understand, but a lot of people know and don’t mind,” Daddy said. “I love hearing youcall me Daddy and I would love for you to continue to call me that, no matter the situation or where we are.”

Janie’s cheeks went red and she nodded her head. Daddy kissed her forehead and she sighed. She absolutely loved it when he kissed her forehead. It made her feel all gooey inside, made her feel special.

Daddy pulled away and Eleanor snuggled into his chest. It was a sweet sight to see her daughter snuggling up to the man she loved, the man she cared for. She was so comfortable around him.

“Eleanor has never been that comfortable around a man before,” Janie softly said. “My brother-in-law can hold her, but she won’t snuggle up to him.”

“I love it. I want to be that father figure she needs in her life,” Daddy said. “I want to be her dad.”

Janie’s mouth fell open as he confessed that. She had imagined him being the father figure to Eleanor as he watched them interact day by day. He was a natural.

“But only if you are okay with it,” Daddy gently said.

“I would love that.”

CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE

JANIE

Today was one of the few days Janie had off from editing. She had previously marked this day off so she could spend it with Eleanor and just relax. Sometimes she needed those days. Days to rejuvenate and catch up on some much needed sleep.

They were currently headed towards the grocery store to buy a couple of things. Daddy was at work, much to his demise. He didn't like that she was going out without him but they needed a couple of things and he was needed at work. He would have liked for her to spend it in the office with him, where she was safe but she needed her own time.

She loved spending time with him but every once in a while they needed space. This was one of the times. Janie didn't realize how much she had needed this time. Daddy had asked if she wanted him to watch over Eleanor but Janie wanted her with her. She wanted to spend some one-on-one time.

Janie walked down the soda aisle. Maybe she could buy some without Daddy knowing. He didn't want her to have a lot of sugar or caffeine. He was trying to limit her so that she could drink enough water. But did Daddy not know that water wasnasty? He tried to make it better but there was no making water better.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw her ex-husband walking down the end cap. Her breath got stuck in her throat as she stared at him. Crap. Did he know that she was here? Was he trying to get to her?

Ever since they had gone to the police station and gotten her order of protection, he hadn't contacted her. Maybe he was taking it seriously now and she didn't have to worry. Even though she knew that he could get in trouble, that didn't mean he was going to stop. She still looked over her shoulder as they walked out of any place. Was he going to magically appear somewhere? It was a question that was always going through her mind when they went anywhere.

Janie put her head down as he walked by. Maybe he wouldn't see her and she could quickly grab the cheese she needed and leave. She pulled her phone out and dialed Daddy’s number. He had told her that if she ever saw him in public to call him immediately.

“ Are you on your way back?” Daddy said as he picked up the phone.

“D-da-daddy,” she shakily said, still spooked that Donald was in the grocery store.

“ What's wrong, Pinky?” He asked.

“He's here. I'm scared that he's going to try something. I have Eleanor with me.” it had never been a fear of hers until he started to threaten her. It was just over text, but what Donald said seemed serious.

“Go find a manager and tell him what's going on. I'm on my way,” Daddy said.

Janie made her way down the aisle. Maybe somewhere soon there would be a worker that she could talk to.

“I'm going to stay on the phone with you,” Daddy said. “ You stay on the phone with me until I get there. Do you understand?”

“Yes,” she whispered.

She turned right, hoping to find a worker or a manager. The only thing she found was Donald standing right in front of her. A gasp fell from her lips and her eyes went wide as he stared at her with a wicked smile. He knew she was here.

“Hello, Jane,” he said. She couldn't stop his use of her full name. Nobody had called her by her real name in years. It had always been her nickname.

“Go find a manager,” Daddy said through the phone.

Janie picked up Eleanor from the cart and held her close to her body. She needed to go find a manager and fast. Her eyes scanned the room and she tried to find a worker or anybody that could help her but nobody was there.

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