Chapter 5

The police arrived in no time.

After they heard the whole story, they turned to Mommy and asked her, "Can we see the boy, ma'am?"

Daddy snorted from the side. "Hmph, you're the one who called them here. I have video evidence, and I'm his father. Would I frame my own son? Hand over that little bastard and make him apologize to Jenny!"

A vengeful joy flashed through Mommy's eyes. "Come with me, officers!"

She took away the black cloth over my little box, revealing the black-and-white picture of my dazzling smile. It was a photo from the first time Mommy took me to the amusement park.

"Um..." The cops exchanged a look, at a loss for words.

There was nothing but hatred in Mommy's eyes. She looked into Daddy's eyes and said slowly, "My son died and was cremated three days ago. Here are his ashes; I have his death certificate and proof of cremation too. So... How do you propose my son splashed acid at Miss Jenny Varn yesterday, Mr. Miles?

"This is clearly defamation! You falsely accus