The Father's Choice

Darius

The door to the car opened with a soft click. I dropped the files onto the seat beside me and stepped out, straightening to my full height. The cold air brushed against my face as I adjusted my cuffs.

The moment my shoes hit the pavement, flashes exploded from every direction.

“Mr. Thorne! Over here!”

“Mr. Thorne, just one picture!”

“Mr. Thorne, can you comment on—”

Their voices blended int