Caroline woke up in her room just as Ryan walked in from the door.
She sat up abruptly. "Ryan! Is Regina alright? It's all my fault that she doesn't like me..."
Ryan looked at her indifferently, neither approaching nor retreating. "Regina has been punished according to family rules. She won't lay a hand on you again."
Caroline's heart leaped with joy, but her face maintained a look of shock. "What? Wait, Ryan, Regina is just a little girl. She didn't mean to push me..."
"Don't bring this up again," Ryan said, frowning.
"Okay, Ryan." Caroline said softly, "I'm actually not hurt anymore. This little pain is nothing... By the way, why are you back so early today? You still have the smell of alcohol on you..." She got up and tried to help Ryan take off his coat, but he pushed her away sub
