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.

saw them, a flicker of

away some food scraps and said, “Couples always argue? Calling the police

her, and she fell

here?” the officer

couch, agitated, “I didn’t hit her. I just flipped the table, and it

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

helped Lily up, her eyes

can you tell me what happened? Don’t be afraid,”

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

officer frowned and checked her injuries. “Have you had a medical assessment done?”

shook her head.

at the station, then you should get

about how embarrassing this will be. If not for yourself, think about Brody. Do

promise it won’t happen again. Peace in the home is the most important,” Julian’s dad