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All Chapters of System Quest: Get Dad to Love Me : Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

Penelope's POVMy head was spinning, and I could barely keep the tears from welling up in my eyes."Penelope, why aren't you saying anything?"I struggled to open my eyes and whispered, "Dad… I love you."The system had taught me to say that. It told me that humans had a soft spot for those three words, and if I said them often enough, Dad would eventually come around.But I'd told him I loved him so many times already, and it hadn't made any difference. No matter what I did, I couldn't seem to make him love me again.The other end of the line went quiet for a moment. When Dad finally spoke again, his voice was a little gentler."Do you know where your mom is?"I wanted to answer him, but my eyelids were so heavy that I couldn't keep them open. My phone slipped from my hand, and I didn't even have the strength to pick it up.Just before I lost consciousness, I heard Dad scoff impatiently. "All this just to get me to wish you a happy birthday? I can't believe you're even pret

Chapter 2

Penelope's POVAfter Henry left, I pulled the IV needle out of the back of my hand. It stung a little, and a few drops of blood came out, but I didn't care.I just wanted to surprise Dad when he got home.Whenever Dad came home exhausted from work, he used to love eating the clementines I peeled for him. He'd always smile and tell me what a sweet, thoughtful little girl I was.Remembering that, I hurried to the grocery store and bought some clementines. I carefully peeled them one by one, picking off every little string of white pith until they were completely clean.Then, I carried the plate into the living room and waited for Dad to come home.It was already dark when I finally heard the front door open. I immediately picked up the plate and ran over to him."Dad, I peeled some clementines for you! They're really sweet."Dad barely glanced at the plate before walking straight past me toward the stairs. "I don't want any. Throw them out."I lost my grip on the plate, and the

Chapter 3

Penelope's POVThe following day, Dad suddenly announced that he was taking me out.Henry brought me a beautiful little formal dress, and a makeup artist came to help me get ready. I thought Dad had finally forgiven me, and I was so excited that my hands wouldn't stop trembling.Our car pulled up outside a luxurious hotel, where countless cameras immediately started flashing. The lights were so bright that I could barely keep my eyes open.Dad took my hand and gave the cameras a polite smile, but his grip was so loose that I felt he might let go at any moment.We were attending a charity gala, and reporters had gathered along the red carpet. The moment they spotted us, they rushed over, shoving their microphones so close that they nearly hit me in the face."Mr. Renault, we've heard that your wife has been out of contact for quite some time. Is there any truth to the rumors that your marriage is in trouble?""Mr. Renault, why did you bring your daughter tonight? Is there a rea

Chapter 4

Penelope's POV"If you're always happy, why would your mom feel sorry for you?" Dad continued. "So, if you really want her to come back, you need to learn to put up with a little disappointment."His words finally broke me.Dad loved Mom so much that he was willing to hurt his own daughter if it meant making her come back to him.At that moment, whatever little hope I'd still been holding on to finally died.I lowered my head and accepted the gift box from Daniella."Thank you, Ms. Yates."Then, I carried it upstairs without another glance at Dad.Over the next two days, I stayed away from Dad's study so I wouldn't bother him. I also avoided the living room because I didn't want Daniella to think I was getting in her way.Instead, I spent my time gathering everything that belonged to me, including the toys Dad had given me and the clothes Mom had bought for me.I packed it all into a large black trash bag.I wanted to leave my room completely empty for Dad, as though I'd nev

Chapter 5

Penelope's POVMy body suddenly felt weightless, and all the sounds around me faded away.I could no longer hear the television, Daniella's laughter, or even the wind outside.…Third-person POVAt 12:01 am, Nathaniel Renault finally closed the document he'd been holding and rubbed his temples wearily.He'd spent the entire evening in his study, but he hadn't managed to concentrate on a single word. The truth was, he'd been waiting for Penelope.He'd expected her to come knocking on his door, crying and demanding a birthday present. Or perhaps she'd bring him another cup of that awful bitter tea, looking up at him hopefully as she tried to get on his good side.If she'd just come to him and stopped being so stubborn, he would've given her the present he'd hidden in his desk drawer.It was a star-shaped necklace that he'd spent ages picking out.Nathaniel might have said he hated Penelope and treated her as a way to get what he wanted, but how could he possibly stop loving his

Chapter 6

Penelope's POVMy eyelids felt heavy, and I could tell that someone was holding me. Their arms felt soft and warm, nothing like Dad's firm chest.I was confused for a moment, but when I looked up, I immediately recognized the face in front of me.I'd seen it countless times in the photo album. But those were just pictures, and now Mom was right here, holding me.Her eyes were red and swollen, and she looked as though she was about to burst into tears."Penelope."Even her voice trembled when she said my name.At that moment, all the hurt I'd been suppressing finally came pouring out. I burst into tears and threw myself against her, pounding my little fists against her."You're a bad mom! You're so mean! You left me with that scary man! I don't want to do this mission anymore! I really don't! Why did you leave me, Mom? Dad's so mean to me, and that lady's mean, too!"I kept crying as I hit her shoulders with my fists."Dad tore your dress. And he let that lady move into our

Chapter 7

Penelope's POVI watched Dad through the sphere, but seeing him suffer didn't make me feel any better.I'd thought I'd be happy when he finally regretted everything he'd done to me. Yet, watching him kneel on the floor and cry made my heart ache.I turned to Mom, who was also watching him with an expression I couldn't quite understand."Mom." I tugged at her hand. "I think Dad's really hurting."Mom sighed and crouched down to pat my head. "Well, he deserves it. He should've treated you better when he had the chance.""But…" I bit my lip and said quietly, "Dad used to be really nice to me. He'd pick me up and lift me really high. Sometimes, he'd even sneak me out for ice cream and make me promise not to tell you."I know he got mean later and stopped paying attention to me. But looking at him now, I think he's back to being the dad he used to be."I guess children really do find it easy to forgive people.Only a few days ago, I'd sworn that I'd never speak to Dad again. I

Chapter 8

Third-person POVIf Larissa hadn't accepted the mission to win Nathaniel's heart, and if she hadn't been forced to leave him so she could return to her own world, he might never have become so bitter and consumed by resentment.Instead, he'd taken all his anger toward her out on their innocent daughter.Larissa knew she couldn't put all the blame on Nathaniel. It was their complicated relationship, and the choices they'd made as adults, that had ultimately cost Penelope her childhood."Alright."She stood and wiped away her tears. "I'll do it. I owe him that much, too."…Nathaniel felt completely empty.The lights in the mansion were on, and the servants and security guards were searching through every nook and cranny.But Nathaniel already knew they wouldn't find her.The fear that had been building inside him was so overwhelming that he could barely breathe.Penelope was gone. She hadn't run away or gone into hiding. She'd left him for good, just as Larissa had five yea

Chapter 9

Third-person POVLarissa continued, "All she wanted was for you to wish her a happy birthday, and you told her she needed to get used to disappointment."Nathaniel, this is what you wanted, isn't it? You kept hurting our daughter because you thought it would make me come back. Well, here I am. Are you happy now?"Nathaniel shook his head frantically, crying so hard that his face was covered in tears and snot."No! I never hated Penelope! I just missed you so much! Every time I looked at her, all I could think about was how you'd abandoned me. I couldn't help getting angry."I wanted you to feel guilty. I thought if you knew how miserable we were, you'd finally come back and see us. I know I messed up, Larissa! Please, just give Penelope back to me. I'm begging you!"Larissa looked at the confident man she'd once known. Seeing him in such a miserable state hurt her, too."Penelope can't come back, Nathaniel. But there's something I can give you," said Larissa.She held out her h

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