A week later, Jake could walk around on his own, and although the hospital declared him fit and still needed to take some rest, Mr Bryan came with the police.

It was all his plan. The police were friends of his, and Mr Bryan did not file a case against Jake. He only wanted Jake to change for the better.

When Jake saw the police, fear was written all over his face. In silence, they cuffed him and began to take him away. Mr Bryan watched, hoping that he would turn back and apologize.

Mrs Bryan met them at the door as they were about to leave.

"Please don't take...