Chapter 193

Stella gasped sharply when she saw the 30-centimeter-long bruise. "How did this happen?" Megan didn't want to come clean. If her mom got wind of the real story, she'd definitely flip—especially since her life and Tristan's were now tied together. "I lost my balance in the shower a couple days ago and hit my back. It's no big deal, just needs a few days." Stella looked skeptical. "No way, let Brandon take a look." "There's really no need, Mom. Look at me, I'm fine!" "What do I need to look at?" Brandon walked in, just catching Stella about to drag Megan outside. "Megan's got a bruise on her back. Take a look, see what's going on." Brandon frowned slightly. "Lift your pajama top, let me check." "Come on, Brandon, seriously, it's nothing. Mom's overreacting again." Megan tried to slip out of the kitchen. But Brandon caught her by the arm. "Megan, are you hiding something from us?" Megan gave him a pleading look, making sure their mom couldn't see. Brandon chuckled. "What's the matter? Shy