This was really adding insult to injury.

"Dad..." Lucas looked puzzled. "When I went to King City, I behaved well! I didn't harm any woman, and I certainly didn't have the courage to..."

"Hmph! You touched Sylvia Williams but not other women? Stop lying! Tell me, who did you upset in King City?"

Frederick unfastened his belt as he scolded.

"Frederick!" A woman quickly held him back. "Lucas is in no condition. Do you want to hurt him?"

"He deserves it!" Frederick pointed at Lucas. "Without h