"Where did she go? Why? Speak clearly!" Even through the phone, Austin could feel his boss, Ethan's, anxiety and impatience.

Without delay, Austin related the events that unfolded in Kaysen's hospital room.

Ethan's fury ignited as Austin described how his own father had slapped Vivian harshly, even verbally degrading her.

Irked, Ethan questioned, "Why wasn't I informed immediately about my father's return? Such a significant event!"

He remembered how his father had ...