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, when my dad remarried. I felt like

enveloped them as they 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 handling everything

really know who else I can

felt a pang in his chest. He looked at

Allison stayed quiet.

far as Allison knew, Joshua had always been indulgent with Lillian. -Even though he had chewed

was more

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

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

avoid disappointment later, Allison decided not to expect too

gently ruffling her hair, “Allie, just

kept her head down,

made a call to

out which hospital those guys bothering Allie are in and

in his hospital bed. The blond guy was in

him. He was the one who had paid

him, they wouldn't be

his chance of having kids was gone. This couldn't