I think there are missing parts on the novel or on her memory. Also remember this communication is key yes let's say you worked your butt off for her but bro do you know your own daughter? ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭ always talk to her and slowly she'll open up or else there would be a invisible wall between you and her which will make things awkward
To fluff or not to fluff, I kept stroking my cat while reading this(づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ