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

up. Julian’s mom, clearly impatient, kicked away some food scraps and said, “Couples always argue? Calling the

glared at her, and she

happened here?” the officer asked.

from the couch, agitated, “I didn’t hit her. I just flipped the table, and it might have accidentally hit her.”

the officer instructed him to

her eyes full of sympathy.

you tell me what happened? Don’t be

at my head, then he flipped the table on me.” Lily’s forehead was bleeding, and

checked her injuries. “Have you had

shook her

the station, then you should get a medical assessment.”

this will be. If not for yourself, think about Brody. Do you want him to have a father who’s been in jail? It will affect Brody’s

and promise it won’t happen again. Peace in the home