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?"

sigh. "When my mom passed away, I was in a slump for a long time," she admitted quietly. “Then, when my dad remarried. I felt like I didn't have anyone

in the car. The darkness hid the sadness in Allison's eyes as she forced a lighthearted tone, “So,

I don't really know who else I

a pang in his chest. He looked at

Allison stayed quiet.

him that shouldn't be there. As far as Allison knew, Joshua had always been indulgent

was more

and the embarrassment she brought to the Fisher family name-not about standing up

didn't hold the same place in Joshua's heart as his sister, who had shared his childhood. If a conflict ever arose between Lillian and her, Joshua would likely

decided not to expect too

a bit defeated. He sighed, gently ruffling her hair, “Allie,

head down, murmuring a soft

Allison off at home, Joshua made a call

assistant. “Find out which hospital those guys bothering Allie

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

guy recognized him. He was the one who

for him, they wouldn't be in this

the tattooed guy's future was shattered; his chance of having kids