The MRI didn’t show anything significant, thank God. The last thing I want is for Ulysses to have left me with a serious problem.
He’s done enough to my life already.
I sign the discharge papers under my own responsibility. I don't want to spend the night in that place, it’s bad enough to be there during part of the day.
When we enter the house, Benson greets us, and I can see the surprise on his face.
“Are you all right?”
Ian nods as he guides me to the stairs.
“Bring up some water so Brooke can take her medication.”
“Yes, sir. Your mother—”
“Ian!”
Selene comes out of the living room and gasps when she sees my bruised face.
“Oh my God, Brooke!”
“I’m fine,” I lied.
My whole face hurts.
“We’re taking her upstairs,” Ian says.
“Yes, I’ll call your father to come.”
“Mom…”
But s
