Final answer:
Serafina's father appreciates her presence and expects her to help him.
Step-by-step explanation:
When Serafina apologizes to her father for not going home after school, he responds by saying, 'I sent for you to be with father. I knew you would help me that you would'.
This indicates that Serafina's father is appreciative of her presence and expects her to assist him in some way. By stating that he sent for her to be with him, he implies that her presence is important to him and he values her help.