Chapter 84: The Liar

Jimmy cradled Lyra, gently wiping the tears from her cheeks. The swollen, red marks on her face broke his heart. "Lyra, don't be scared. Daddy's here to protect you. No one will ever hurt you like this again."  His eyes glistened with tears, and his heart melted at the sight of his precious little girl's face. The man's emotions were a whirlwind—thrilled by the joy of being a father, shattered by his daughter's pain, and overwhelmed by a surge of anger. How could anyone do this to his daughter?  Even...