Hannah's live-in boyfriend and the story's antagonist. He physically abuses Oliver, who initially remains silent. His savagery is exposed during a climactic attack witnessed by multiple characters, leading to police intervention and implied imprisonment.
Tom directly observes Frank's violence, validating the severity of the abuse.
Martyn and Frank are direct opponents in both a legal custody battle and a moral confrontation.
Hannah and Frank share a domestic partnership, which fractures after the abuse is exposed.
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