"F-father..." She stuttered, as the man she feared the most entered the room.
"It's been a while darling, daddy's missed you." He unfolded his arms in an expectant manner, and feigned rejection when his daughter didn't jump into his arms
He wasn't surprised by said rejection though - he was very aware of her hatred towards him.
Her hatred only spurred him on.
He needed her to be stronger, to be the best of all the ghouls, he wanted to unlock her unlimited potential and he would stop at nothing to make it happen.
Whatever it costs. Whatever it takes.
He ignored her thoughts on the matter.
What she thought didn't matter, all she had to do was go along with what he told her to do and do nothing else.
What he didn't bargain on, was that someone would be there to help her when things got a little too much.
To be there when she falls.
He didn't know that this person would also be the one who almost destroys her, and then pieces it all back together again.
He made her whole.
Uta was everything.
So that would sting even more when Uta took her hand that clung to his shirt, and the pain went deeper, as he flung her towards the man she never wanted to be stuck with again.
Before that he sent her a meaningful look, one he believed would compel her to comprehend what he was doing.
Why it seemed like he was betraying her.
Lena's father seized her and smiled, in what he considered was his victory.
"Welcome home darling ~."
Her heart which had been repaired just moments before, cracked once again as she pleaded silently with her eyes at Uta.
Who seemed to snub her, as her father turned them around and made to exit the room.