C186 Kindness

"You're spouting nonsense, you monster," he warned. "It's because of your actions that the rumors have spread like wildfire. Sure enough, rumors don't lie. I'm the one you're accusing, but keep my wife and children out of this, especially my child. He's so young; he shouldn't have to endure any of this."

The man glanced at the swaddled infant, a flicker of pain crossing his eyes