I Love You

“You really love my father?” Millie asked softly.

“Of course, I do. I’m dating him after all. Your father is a very kind man. I really love him and that’s why I want to do everything that I can to make him happy. When he told me about you, I really wish that we could get along because I didn’t want him to worry. I just want Adrian to be happy,” I said.

Millie looked at me and her face twisted as a frown formed between her brows. It seemed like she was deep in thought as she considered what I had just said.

“What about you? Do you want to make your father happy?” I asked brightly.

“Yes…I want father to be happy…” Millie mumbled in reply.

“I don’t want to replace your mother because I don’t think that I can, or that anyone can. So, can we just be friends? I’ll take care of you and…make sure that Adrian scolds you less. Want to work with me to make Adrian happier?” I suggested before smiling down at her.