A person had to face reality eventually.
The Conservative Party Candidate could calmly face his colleagues, friends, and even the voters, but he... found it somewhat difficult to face his family! Because he was a husband and a father!
Regardless of which role he played, getting beaten would damage his image at home and make him look... much more "fragile"! It was like how men could be covered in wounds outside, yet still had to pretend nothing had happened when they returned home! But he had no way to pretend, because the whole world knew he had been beaten today, even if it had only been a few punches.
When he returned home, his wife and children had gathered together.
There was more of a smile on his face, but he looked somewhat "haggard" instead.
Conner had shown no restraint at all. He had hammered away at his face, making his right cheekbone and jaw swell.
The swelling was not severe, but it looked different from the left side of his face, making it immediately noticeable.
"Are you planning to comfort me?"
He looked at his family and put on an expression that seemed very relaxed.
His wife said nothing, merely looking worried. His two sons, however, were both furious.
"Father, we can't let this go!"
"We have to get revenge!"
"Do you know what they're calling you?"
"The Punching Bag Candidate!"
Before workers faced reality, they would all feel uneasy and apprehensive.
But after truly confronting reality, they would instead become relaxed and composed.
He tore off his tie, walked to the sofa, and dropped heavily into it. He leaned back as far as possible, letting his stiff lower spine and back relax.
After the slight pain passed, he felt an indescribable sense of relief.
He looked at his