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?"

letting out a sigh. "When my mom passed away, I was in a slump for a long time," she admitted quietly. “Then,

darkness hid the sadness in Allison's

really know who else I

pang in his chest. He looked

Allison stayed quiet.

sister, Lillian, might have feelings for him that shouldn't be there. As far as Allison knew, Joshua had always been indulgent with Lillian. -Even though he had chewed Lillian out

was more

lack of manners and the embarrassment she brought to the Fisher family name-not about standing up for

as his sister, who had shared his childhood. If a conflict ever arose between Lillian and

disappointment later, Allison decided not to expect too much

hair, “Allie, just remember, no matter

kept her head down, murmuring a

made a call to get the aggravated assault

rang his assistant. “Find out which hospital those guys bothering Allie are in and take care of

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

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

him, they wouldn't be

having kids was