Thick Skin and A Jeweled Heart [7]
William Carter, aged 45 years old, with a mop of black hair and brown eyes to die for. Liam's dad. The person who raised Liam. Loves Liam. And hurt Liam, both physically and mentally. Liam's resemblance to his dad is unmistakable; strong jaw, broad shoulders, determined eyes. William stared at a photograph of Liam and his wife. Both were young and happy in the picture, smiling. They have the same smile, with matching dimples. Oh how he missed those dimples. Seeing them smile and be the reason behind it feels rewarding for William. Shame he couldn't do that anymore. He's and embarrassment to himself. A failure of a dad. He knew he should've been there for his son these last 6 years and not succumb to grief. He wasn't the only one who lost a loved one. Liam had no one after his mother died. His mother. William's wife, his dear Stella. He drank and drank a...