"—I know you two are strong people! My son's still young, and I swear he's innocent in the matter! I'm the one at fault! I did it of my own volition, so I'll face whatever legal punishments come my way!"

Borisin sneered while pulling the former with more force. His lips curved slightly, but he wasn't smiling. Instead, his smile dripped with utter hostility as he corrected, "What you've said is ridiculous; saving your son is in the police's job description, so we'll naturally do all we can to r