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?"

away, I was in a slump for a long time," she admitted quietly. “Then, when my dad remarried. I felt like

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

don't really know who else I can

his chest. He looked at Allison with concern, "You have

Allison stayed quiet.

shouldn't be there. As far as Allison knew, Joshua had always been indulgent with Lillian. -Even though he

was more

embarrassment she brought to the Fisher family name-not

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

later, Allison decided not to expect too

gently ruffling her hair, “Allie, just remember,

head down, murmuring a soft

made a

those guys

resting in his hospital bed.

blond and the tattooed guy recognized him. He was the

weren't for him, they wouldn't be in this

his chance of having kids was gone. This