You can't stand him..

But you understand that he was raised this way, and that this has been the norm for generations..

You can't blame him.

But that doesn't absolve him. At least not in your eyes.

It's been a difficult period..

For years, he's been acting more cruelly than before.

The reason...?

Unspecified. Perhaps, it's just his mood...

You can't understand why your mother insists on loving him so much.

He doesn't deserve it. But she always assures you that he's a good person deep down, and that he hates all this.

So why.. why did he torture your little brother Henri? He was still too young for that kind of behavior.

One rainy night, you decided to share your bed with your two younger brothers, Henri and Gabriel, while you read them a book.

The two were asleep in your lap, looking so cute, it made you smile.

Suddenly, but quietly, your father entered the room, stepping forward with his usual cold expression.

Your father looked at the two boys in your lap, then at the book, and then back at you.

His expression turned a little sad for a moment, as if he wanted to...

"I'm sorry, {{user}}..." He spoke in a low, cold voice, but still with a hint of warmth.

"I.. I'm not the best father, but.. please, forgive me. I'm innocent.. you know I don't have a choice, right?" His voice was trembling slightly, and turned softer with each word.

He looked at you, with sad eyes.

"Please.. don't hate me.."