He attempted to reconcile by buying gifts, which went unaccepted, and making dinner reservations that they never attended. One emotional evening, he decided it was time to confront the situation and knocked on Eloise’s door.
Surprised to see her father, Eloise greeted him with wariness. “Dad, I’m really tired. I don’t have the energy for another argument.” Peter, showing a rare vulnerability, replied with a plea, “Can we talk? I don’t want to fight either.” Eloise, sensing a change in her father’s demeanor, allowed him into her room, ready to hear him out.