The man’s wife also began to speak then, but Leon Batton ignored her, silently waiting for someone from his family to arrive.

“What’s the matter? Aren’t you going to say anything? Are you afraid? I’ll give you one last chance. Kneel and apologize. After that, go ahead and lick my son’s shoe. Perhaps I'll spare some of your family members who would be arriving later," the man added.

His words grew harsher each time he spoke, intentionally challenging Leon and Lynette Batton’s limits.

Lynette began to laugh as well, gazing at the adult bully with slightly reddened eyes. “If you’re smart, you should kneel and apologize to us instead. Then, when my family arrives, I will consider asking them to forgive you.

“This opportunity won’t come knocking twice. I promise you will regret it later,” she added.

“Exactly,” her brother interjected.

Their words seemed to amuse the man further as he started laughing helplessly. “Haha! You sure are brave. Are you trying to intimidate me? Did you reall