A One Night Stand With My Boss

Chapter 37

Erica jumped up when she heard Brody’s voice, anxiety written all over her face. “Brody, stay safe. I will be right there.”

“What happened?” Camila asked.

“That jerk hit Lily again!” Erica’s eyes blazed with fury.

“Let’s go. We need to hurry.” Camila took off her apron.

“Claire, we have to go now. We’ll come over another day,” Erica said to Claire with urgency.

“Be safe!” Claire called out as they rushed to the car.

Once in the car, Camila immediately called the police. When they arrived at Lily’s house, nosy neighbors were gathered around the door, whispering and pointing.

They pushed their way through. The police were already on the scene. Broken dishes and food scraps littered the floor. Lily was curled up in a comer, holding her son, her eyes filled with fear and helplessness.

“Aunt Erica, Aunt Camila…” Brody’s eyes were red, his face streaked with tears.

up and saw them, a flicker of hope shone in her eyes.

parents showed up. Julian’s mom, clearly impatient, kicked away some food scraps and said,

officer glared at her, and

the officer

her. I just flipped the table, and it might have

down. We’re investigating,” the officer instructed him to sit.

her eyes full of sympathy.

what happened?

threw a bowl at my head, then he flipped the table on me.” Lily’s forehead was bleeding, and she pulled up her sleeves to reveal bruises, “I can’t even remember how many times he’s hit

checked her injuries. “Have you had

her head.

station, then you should get

whispered, “Don’t do it! Think about how embarrassing this will be. If not for yourself, think about Brody. Do you want him to have a father who’s been in

promise it won’t happen again. Peace