When her father entered the room, he looked awkward. He did not seem to know how to treat Suzie, which was what Suzie wanted to see.
Out of everyone in her house, her father was the only person incapable of holding grudges against her. He was too soft and gentle to do anything but take care of Suzie.
That was why, even if no one else believed in her, Suzie knew her father would believe her words and shelter her under his wing.
But first, Suzie needed to act and get his sympathy. And she was good at doing that.
"Suzie, are you feeling alright? The maid said that you were not feeling good. Are you sure you do not want a doctor to examine your health?"
Those were the first words her father spoke to her, which only validated Suzie's point.
Her father could do nothing but fret over Suzie as he watched her struggle to catch her breath.
"I am fine. I don't need a doctor when I have you beside me."
