“Calling Henry… what does that change? Go ahead, talk to your son. It won’t change the fact…” Mrs Williams began, her lips curling in disdain.

“Shut your mouth!” Mr Williams snapped, his voice sharp enough to cut through the room. His grip tightened around his phone, veins standing out on his hand. “This isn’t his fault. It’s his mother’s fault. If you had disciplined your son properly, he wouldn’t be cheating despite being married. I will discipline him today. I must teach him a lesson.”

A burst of laughter escaped Mrs Williams.

“Ha… ha… ha…” She shook her head slowly, her eyes gleaming with mockery. “You speak as if he’s...