Olivia nervously studied Ethan's bruised face, trying to read his expression, but his injuries made it impossible.

"Ethan," she tested carefully, "I'll cover your medical bills. This is just a misunderstanding - please don't press charges against my brothers."

She worried about causing trouble for her brothers, especially since Ethan's mother seemed like someone who wouldn't let this go easily.

Ethan was conflicted. He distinctly remembered the warning, "Stay away from ...