Page 80 of Daddy's Little Mama Bear

It was tempting to do that. Sure, she had money that she could go get her nails done, but she also was putting that money in her savings and towards a college and wedding fund for Eleanor.

“I don’t want you to have to worry about anything. I want to be part of your lives, you and Eleanor. I want to be your Daddy and when you want to be Little, I’ll be there for you,” Mac said. “I’ll give you rules, structure, comfort, discipline, happiness, and love in your life. But also in Eleanor’s.”

Janie stayed silent as he continued to talk.

“I have been interested in you for years. When you were married, I was interested but held myself back. I didn’t want you to cheat and I didn’t want to be the reason you got a divorce. So, I stayed away and didn’t talk to you. But then you did get a divorce and I gave you time to heal from that. It was a change and I didn’t want to just butt myself into your life. But now, I want to pursue you. Show you that I’m here for the both of you.”

“I don’t know what to say,” she whispered.

She really didn’t. Everything sounded nice, but what about in five years? Would he still want all of that or would he just want her? Taking on someone elses kid as their own was difficult and she didn’t want Mac to have any bad feelings towards Eleanor later on. But she didn’t know how to ask that and him be honest.

“You don’t need to say anything right now. Just think about it. I needed to let you know and let my intentions be known,” Mac replied. “Just, please, think about it.”

Janie nodded her head. She could do that, but the question still was in her mind. Would she have to give it a chance and see if he acted that way in a couple of years? Would she have to leave if he did? She didn’t know if she wanted to do that again.

It was exhausting, but Eleanor was also getting older. What was she going to tell her if Mac was in their lives for five years? She would be so used to him. They both would be.

There was so much to think about. She really wanted to be with him, but she needed to think about everything. She couldn’t just willy nilly say yes to him and be in a relationship. Janie did trust him, she trusted him a lot, but she needed to think about every possibility.

“I think Ellie has been in there long enough. How about I take her and give her something to eat and drink?” Mac asked.

“It’s okay, I can do that,” she said.

“I would like to do it if I can, but if you want to do it, then I won’t get in your way.”

She sighed and nodded her head.

“Just,” she started to say.

“Just a little juice and put water in it?” he said.

She nodded her head. She had forgotten that he took care of his sister's kids sometimes. Though, every parent was different in what they did with their kids. But she wanted to make sure Mac knew.

“I’ve got this,” he gave her a smile. “Are the bananas and apples okay for her to eat? Maybe an egg as well? All of it will be cut up so she can’t choke on it but I wanted to make sure I wasn’t giving her something she wasn’t allowed.”

“All of that is good.”

“You take your time getting up. I’ll be taking care of her.” He kissed the side of her head. “I’m here for you two. I want both of you guys. To be in both of your lives, see Eleanor grow up into a young beautiful lady. Be a father figure for her.”

Tears pooled into her eyes and she looked down at her lap. She was so tired and didn’t know how much more she would be able to handle if he continued to say stuff like that. He had already made her cry once the other day by saying things.

“Is it okay if she just sits in a towel?” Mac asked.

“Yeah, she likes doing that when she eats breakfast. Also easier to clean her up when she gets all messy,” she replied.

“Do you ever get messy when you eat in Littlespace?”

She shrugged her shoulders. She had never fully gone into Littlespace as she was eating. There was no one to look after Eleanor and herself. She didn’t want to risk doing something and Eleanor getting hurt. What if she didn’t catch it in time?

“Maybe we’ll find out soon,” he gently said. “But only when you’re ready.”

Mac got up from behind her, grabbed a towel, and got Eleanor out of the bathtub. Once he had her dried off and wrapped up, he held her close to his chest. Eleanor looked all comfortable leaning her head on his chest.

“Best cuddles,” she whispered before she could stop herself.

“If you ever need a cuddle or a hug, you let me know,” he said. “I’ll gladly give you all that you need.”

Her face got bright red and he chuckled.

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