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.

a flicker of

impatient, kicked away some food scraps and said, “Couples always argue?

police officer glared at her, and she

the

couch, agitated, “I didn’t hit her. I

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

up, her eyes full

tell me what happened?

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 me.”

frowned and checked her injuries. “Have you had a medical assessment

shook her head.

we’ll take your statement at the station, then you should

If not for yourself, think about Brody. Do

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

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