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Marigold clearly had no problem with her.
And neither did Timber.
Lyra was it. He would have hired her without the interview, just from seeing how quickly she had moved to save him from being blasted with more baby poop.
But Timber was also nervous.
Because Lyra was alsoitfor him. He resonated with her. And so did his bear.
And she was a human.
This wasn’t supposed to be happening.
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FOUR
LYRA
She was a little shocked when he offered her the job. Of course, she could tell he had been desperate. Any man would be if he was knee-deep in shit and couldn't get out.
But she also had nothing better to do besides accept his offer. Maybe it had been a bit of a joke, but she felt she should be there. It was clear that Timber needed help.
"Will you accept the offer?" Timber asked once more, rocking Marigold himself now. She was half asleep in his arms, her little fingers wrapped around the fabric of his shirt.
She couldn't help but smile at them. The man needed help, and she needed the money. The answer was clear, but she wanted to set down some rules.
"Yes, I accept the job, but I do have some requirements. And if those needs aren't met, I will not accept the job." She was sure it sounded like she was being a bitch, but she had feelings about how children should be raised.
She didn't want to be the one staying up late at night watching after her. She didn't want to be the one stuck with Marigold at all hours of the day. She wanted to make sure that Timber knew she was the nanny and not the mother.
"Marigold is the child I am looking after. She is your daughter, and I firmly believe that she needs to see you just as much as she sees me. I have no problem watching after her and maybe handling her for some nights, but she is your sole responsibility."
She watched Timber take her words in, giving her a nod. "Understood. I can accept that."
She watched the way he rocked Marigold, and she swallowed. She bit her cheek, looking him over. She didn't get a chance when she first arrived, but now she could.
His dark brown hair covered his ears, while a thick beard hid the lower half of his face, adding roughness to his complexion. But his eyes were as gentle as a lamb.
His gray shirt’s long sleeves were rolled up his forearms, and she noted a bear tattoo on his wrist. She thought about asking about it but decided to save it for another time.
He wore jeans and black socks. She thought of a woodworker and a GQ model mixed together, and that was how Timber looked.
She swallowed, needing to focus. She couldn't spend her time drooling over him. "As long as we are clear that I am here to help with Marigold and not completely raise her, I accept the job."
Timber thought about her words and nodded. "I don't expect you to do everything. I am just new at this, and I have no idea what I am doing Lyra. I may need some guidance on this."
She snorted. "Some?"
He smirked, and her insides twisted. He was certainly hot when he looked at her with those eyes. "Okay, maybe a lot."
She inhaled and looked around the open space. They had only been in the living room, and she was blown away so far. The building had all-natural wood, and two large couches faced a large fireplace.
A kitchen sat to the right of her, with wood cabinets and a granite countertop. She loved the bay window that displayed the gorgeous mountains and lake.
"Shall I show you around?" Timber asked, still swaying as he held Marigold.
She nodded and followed after him. He walked down a hallway with four doors.
