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?"

a slump for a long time," she admitted quietly. “Then, when my

the sadness in Allison's eyes as she forced a lighthearted

don't really know who else

felt a pang in his chest. He looked

Allison stayed quiet.

As far as Allison knew, Joshua had always been indulgent with Lillian.

was more

of manners and the embarrassment she brought to

who had shared his childhood. If

decided not to expect too much

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

down, murmuring a soft

dropping Allison off at home, Joshua made a

assistant. “Find out which hospital those guys bothering

been through surgery and was resting in his hospital bed. The blond guy was in the bed

mask walked into the room. The blond and the tattooed guy recognized him. He was

him, they wouldn't be in

shattered; his chance of having kids was gone. This couldn't be settled