I'd rather put more blame on Grandma here... as the real "experienced" parent, should've put more hutzpah in advising Sauvel
is Sauvel a bad father? totally yes
is it totally his fault? not entirely but got consequentially dragged and made to snort all the powdered shit shoved to him
people here in the comment section upholding a view that a parent doing parent things should just either be dyed Black or White no else in between and there shall be no exceptions.
I don't know how it is with others but I've grown up with people whose parents are not even present to care for their child because they have to work abroad... just to earn their keep to feed and sustain any needs that their child might need. THEY'RE AWKWARD WHEN THEY MEET UP 'CAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO BE A PARENT TO THEIR KID but I do know how much they love them. You will clearly know when you see one.
HE'S AN UNEXPERIENCED PARENT WHO BASICALLY IS FLOODED WITH ALL THE RESPONSIBILITY SHOVED TO HIS FACE 'CAUSE OF ROVEL WHO WANTS TO BE WITH ELLEN AND ORIGIN (I can't entirely blame him for that since Origin is a hot bae).
We all can see that he does care about Lafilla but totally can't reciprocate nor answer to her feelings. Lest he can do is basically shrink back to what he got accustomed to... being a statesman. AND THE GRANDMA DOESN'T EFFING HELP!!! NOT ONE BIT! Doting grandparents are a thing, but if they basically don't contribute nor goddamn intervene at right times then they're basically just adding unnecessary oil to the fire.
as much as this household is ready for anything, they effing so retarded when it comes to Family Matters.
@nachtness or any 3rd world country where parents have to work abroad to just provide for their family.