He was ruthless, taking out his anger on the kid.

The little boy's eyes filled with tears, and Lyndon, ice-cold, said, "Mr. Bates, your son's messed up because you didn't teach him right.

Reflect on yourself before laying a hand on him."

Elmore stopped and smiled. “My bad. Just a kid's spat. I shouldn't have pampered him. And I was overprotective. How about this? Take your kid to the hospital. I'll foot the bill, no matter how much.

And throw in whatever compensation you want."