Chapter 56

Penelope frowned. "I want to be with Daddy and Mommy Chantelle." Giselle's chest tightened as if her heart had just been twisted and wrenched. She said gently, "But I'm very lonely too, and I want you to keep me company." Penelope tugged on her hand and looked down at it as she murmured, "In that case, let's all just stay together—you, Daddy, and Mommy Chantelle. Staying together would be nice." Giselle paused briefly before trying again. "You said you liked me the most, Poppy." Penelope clenched her fingers slightly in diffidence, not daring to meet Giselle's gaze. As Giselle continued holding Penelope's hand, she continued softly, "I know that it's my fault. I wasn't there for you these past six months, and Aunt Chantelle has been the one taking care of you for so long. It makes sense that you like her. "But that doesn't change the fact that I'm your mommy, Poppy. I want to take care of you like before and be your number one again. Could you give me another chance?" "I don't k