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?"

was in a slump for a long time," she admitted quietly. “Then, when my dad remarried. I felt like I didn't have anyone left to

sat side by side in the car. The darkness hid the sadness in Allison's eyes as she forced a lighthearted tone, “So, I just got used to

really know who

felt a pang in his chest. He looked

Allison stayed quiet.

there. As far as Allison knew, Joshua had always been indulgent with Lillian. -Even though he had chewed Lillian out for being rude to Allison

was more

she brought to

who had shared his childhood. If a conflict ever arose between Lillian and her, Joshua would

decided not

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

head down, murmuring

off at home, Joshua made a call to get the aggravated assault

out which hospital those guys bothering Allie are in

surgery and was resting in his hospital bed.

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

it weren't for him, they wouldn't

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