From Hatred to Passionate Love Amelia Hart

Chapter 661 Lucy is Giving Us the Cold Shoulder "Nope," Kelvin said, more firmly than she did. "You heard wrong." The father and daughter stared each other down.

Lucy didn't argue but said, "Then I'll call again." She reached for Kelvin's phone, but he held it high, out of her reach.

Seeing this, Penelope stepped in, squatted down, and gently said, "Lucy, your mom's busy right now. Don't bother her. Wait until tomorrow when she's free, okay?" Lucy silently stared at Kelvin, her stubborn gaze showing she was determined to call again! Kelvin met her gaze for a few seconds before looking away.

He could be tough with anyone, but not with these two.

"It's bedtime," Kelvin said, softening his tone. "You can call her tomorrow. I'm not stopping you from video chatting with her." "You're still lying," Lucy said. "Mom screamed in fear just now, and you didn't care. You didn't even ask what happened; you just hung up. Dad, you're hiding something from me." "I'm not." "Please, tell me. Where is Mom?" Lucy asked.

Kelvin insisted, "She's on vacation." Lucy knew he was lying, but what could she do? She had cried and thrown tantrums. What else was left? "Just one more video call, just one," Lucy pleaded. "I need to make sure Mom's safe." Kelvin didn't budge. "I said, call her tomorrow." "Why can't you letdo it today?" "Lucy, listen to me," Kelvin said.

Lucy's big, watery eyes filled with tears.

"You always tellto do as you say, but can't I be willful just once?" Lucy asked. "Not even once?" "Dad, I need to call Mom today. I care about her. I'm scared something happened to her. I can't wait until tomorrow like you. Even though you don't talk to that woman anymore, I can still feel you don't love Mom anymore. Dad, you've changed. Loving someone means wanting to be with them all the time." Lucy was still young. Her idea of love was being together all the time.

Now, they had been apart for so long, not seeing each other or calling. Something was definitely wrong. "Did you and Mom get divorced, but you're afraid I'll be sad, so you didn't tell me?" Lucy guessed.

Kelvin shook his head. "Don't let your imagination run wild, Lucy." Lucy stayed stubborn.

Kelvin couldn't find a "Mom" for her right now. Madison had barely held it together for those few minutes of the video call.

"Go to bed." Kelvin picked Lucy up with one hand and headed upstairs.

He thought Lucy would cry, push him away, kick and scream, but to his surprise, Lucy remained silent and stiff, like a doll.

Penelope helped her bathe. "Lucy, you..." "Thalia, hurry up. I need to sleep," Lucy said.

"Okay." Lucy was particularly obedient. So obedient that it seemed off.

Penelope had no choice but to go along with it.

Lying in bed, Lucy hugged her doll, quietly lying there with her eyes closed. "I'm going to sleep." If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Don't you want to hear a story?" "No," Lucy said.

Penelope closed the storybook in her hand.

Footsteps sounded behind her as Kelvin walked in.

Lucy didn't move.

"Lucy." Kelvin sat by the bed. "I'm here to say goodnight." She kept her eyes closed, pretending to be asleep.

Penelope gently shook her head at Kelvin.

Lucy was a tempest of rage and grief, her silence a defiant protest.

Leaving the room, Penelope looked downcast. "I didn't expect Lucy to be controlled by the spell again so soon. I don't know when she'll wake up next time." "Penelope, we will get the other half of the antidote." She nodded. "I hope so too." It was because Lucy's waking moments were too short and sweet that they were now especially missed.

"Lucy has already sensed something is wrong. If we don't quickly dispel her doubts, she'll only get more and more upset each time," Penelope said. "From what I know of her, she'll give us the silent treatment." "Silent treatment?"

"Yes, just wait and see tomorrow morning. She'll be even more sullen, less talkative, and uninterested in anything. She won't mention wanting to see Mommy again because she knows you can't fulfill her wish." Penelope tucked her hair behind her ear, constantly thinking of solutions.

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience alt for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Tomorrow, I'll find someone to disguise as Madison and video call her," Kelvin suggested.

"That way, we can temporarily calm her down." "That's the only way. One tat a time. Tomorrow..." Penelope also thought of a solution.

"Kelvin." She looked at him.

"Tomorrow is the weekend. Let's bring Sam over to keep Lucy om company. Maybe playing with another child will make her forget her worries." Lucy's brother Sam could always brighten her mood.

"Sam?" Kelvin raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure he can do it?" "Yes, I'm sure," Penelope answered confidently. "Trust me, and trust Sam!" "Neither of us can calm her down, and you think Sam can?" "Just wait and see tomorrow," Penelope said.

Thinking about seeing Sam and having him cheer up Lucy, Penelope felt a bit relieved.

Suddenly, she realized having two kids was a blessing; they always had each other to confide in, no matter what. When she got old, the siblings could support each other throughout their lives.

Kelvin, however, was dismissive.

This time, Lucy was really angry, not just throwing a tantrum. Even he and Penelope couldn't calm her down! But Penelope seemed confident. "Get srest. Tomorrow I'll have my dad bring Sam over." She was about to enter the room when Kelvin stopped her. "Wait." "What's wrong? Is there something else?" Penelope looked at him puzzled. "You..." She thought, could it be that Kelvin wanted her to continue sleeping in the master bedroom with him? No way!