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

hid the sadness in Allison's eyes as she forced

I don't really know who else I can

in his chest. He looked at Allison

Allison stayed quiet.

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

was more

the embarrassment she brought to the Fisher family

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 side

decided not to expect too much

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

head down,

dropping Allison off at home, Joshua made a call to

his assistant. “Find out which hospital those guys bothering Allie are

and was resting in his hospital bed. The blond guy

and the tattooed guy recognized him. He was the one who had paid them $5,000 each at

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

guy's future was shattered; his chance of having