What had the little mite done that warranted this treatment of him ?

Was he from the mother's previous relationship? Was he the result of an affair? All the father's attention was directed at his younger son sitting opposite. The mother downed the glass of wine before the order for lunch was taken.The man leaned over and hissed something to her.She bowed her head and never looked up again,no life in her,no joy. Was he a bully,did he beat her or emotionally ran her to the ground? Money obviously was not a problem. Everything else was. I found it unbearable watching this young family,each of them , other than the youngest child, in own private hell. What will become of them? Tears swelling up in my eyes I left the dining room.