Every word from his son was like a thousand sharp needles, stabbing mercilessly into William’s already bleeding heart.

The pain left him frozen in place, overwhelmed with shame.

Thomas shoved past him and ran off.

Alexander stepped forward, patting William’s shoulder in an attempt to comfort him.

"Don’t take it to heart. He’s just a kid going through a rebellious phase. I’ll go after him."

He was genuinely worried the ...