A sharp slap echoed through the room.

“How dare you?” Franklin shouted. Jack touched his cheek and lowered his gaze.

“Franklin,” Tati reached out to him, but he pulled away.

“Shut up, Tati,” he yelled. “I’m sure you helped them too.”

“Dad, sis will be happy with him,” Ivy murmured, looking down.

“Don’t say another word, Jack,” Franklin warned.

Mr. Charles stepped in calmly. “Franklin, stop this now.”

“Dad, are you satisfied?” Franklin’s voice cracked as he ...