Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Girl Get Ride 47

Chapter 47

The detective's voice was all business. "We've got your report, and we'll be opening an investigation into the assault. But we're also charging you with aggravated assault. Whether it was self-defense or not is for the court to decide."

Allison nodded. "Okay."

After posting bail, Allison stepped out of the police station and into Joshua's car.

“I'll make a call to get those charges dropped," Joshua suggested.

Allison shook her head. "No need. I believe I can handle this on my own."

The night had fully descended, leaving the world in a hushed stillness. Joshua's face was barely visible in the dim light.

His voice was gentle, “Allie, you always try to take on the world by yourself. You know you can lean on me, right?"

my mom passed away, I was in a slump for a long time," she admitted

sat side by side in the car. The darkness hid the sadness in Allison's eyes as

who

felt a pang in his chest. He looked at

Allison stayed quiet.

her mind. Joshua's so-called sister, Lillian, might have feelings for him that shouldn't be there. As far as Allison knew, Joshua had always been

was more

Lillian's lack of manners and the embarrassment she brought to the Fisher

had shared his childhood. If a conflict ever

Allison decided not to expect

a bit defeated. He sighed, gently ruffling her hair, “Allie, just remember, no matter what, I'm

down,

a

he rang his assistant. “Find out which hospital those guys bothering Allie

had just been through surgery and was resting in his hospital bed. The blond guy was in the bed next to

guy recognized him. He was the one who had paid them $5,000 each

it weren't for him, they wouldn't be in

his chance of having