he air. She pushed him back, and he lost his bal

s soft cheek. He froze, as if he couldn't

tly stroking his scraped cheek with visible distress.

is age. What do you think he'll be like when he's older?" Serena lo

and walked away, ignoring

y noticed the red mark on Leon's face. His

her head. "It's nothing, Vic

to Victor's arms. "No, Daddy, it

over Leon's swollen cheek. "Don't cry, Leon. I'm here. I

y's a wretch

y. Why don't you go rest

to Victor. "I don't want to. Daddy,

r room waiting for you. He brought you n

l full of tears as he looked

ith you. Let's go find Ollie and play

oment, then finally ga

his room, Victor pulled out

l, how can I help

ddress. I expect it in ten

take care of it right

inutes, Serena's address w

ar. He slammed the gas pedal,

up to her door and banged on it hard. "Serena, open the door.

stood there in a silk robe, her hair loose over her

eon's face? You really did that to your own

have every right

ou did to his face? Do you know h

nerve. If I don't teach him a lesson

straight at her. "You're out of your damn

thought, "I don't deserve to be a mother? I've spent a