Nick's POV
"Nicholas Gareth, come out."
I heard dad calling me. I went out and saw Kate sitting beside mom. She was still crying and I couldn't identify if it's real or fake. If it's fake then she is definitely a good actor. I went and stood in front of them with a bowed head.
"We have already heard Kate's story. What's yours?" Mom asked.
"Ma'am, I didn't make any story. I just told you the truth, believe me." Kate pleaded.
"We will decide what is true after hearing his side." Dad said,
It's not going to be easy because my mom will catch me if I tell her the lie. But I can't put Kate in trouble. She has done a marvelous job. Now it's my turn to keep her safe. I am sure they have seen me beating her with the belt.
"Mom, I don't know what she told you. You know me, I can't resist t
