Chapter 71: Accusation

The Barker family hadn't noticed any change in Idris, so they still mistreated him. As soon as Idris walked in, Gavin, seated at the center of the hall, shouted, "You worthless bastard, get on your knees!" Melanie believed Idris didn't mean to hit Lacey, so she wanted to bring him over to explain things clearly.  But Gavin didn't even give Idris a chance to explain, making Melanie anxious. "Grandpa, can't you at least listen to Idris's explanation?" "What's there to explain? The slap mark on...