"Step aside, I can't bear to watch Joshua get hurt again... I'm willing to bow. I'll do it," Gale said, expressionless.

Every cut Natalie made on Joshua felt like a stab in her heart. The wounds on the child hurt the mother even more. Shawn crouched in front of her and said, "You don't need to do this."

Gale looked at him.

"I'll do it. Get up, Gale," Shawn said.

Gale did not move.

Shawn, usually high and mighty, has never bowed to anyone before. A man's knees were made for precious moments.