Chapter: 119
It was clear that the incident had been instigated by those drunken troublemakers; they were at fault from the start.
Alicia only needed to provide a statement.
“But what about the defamation?" she inquired. “The false information circulating online has seeped into their minds, and people like them have significantly disrupted my life. Will they face any consequences?"
The officer replied, "If you would like, we can initiate an investigation after documenting your complaint, but keep in mind that the process will take time. It would be advisable to gather the most concrete evidence and consider taking legal action against the instigators."
Alicia nodded in agreement.
“I appreciate it."
The circumstances were already tangled, particularly with the Green family pulling strings behind the scenes.
By the time the police reached a resolution, she could find herself overwhelmed by online harassment.
She let out a sigh, feeling a dull throb from her burn. Rolling up her sleeve, she noticed small blisters forming.
The thought of enduring another hospital visit was the last thing she wanted.
Instead, she borrowed a first-aid kit from the station and began applying ointment and bandages.
Caden completed some paperwork and then walked over, observing her awkwardly struggling with the gauze in a corner.
He settled down beside her.
"You do not need to handle everything on your own," he said, taking a cotton ball and soaking it in iodine. "For example, you could ask me for assistance. I am here to help."
Alicia stayed quiet.
Caden's touch was anything but gentle.
She gasped in pain as he applied the burn ointment.
Afterward, he wrapped the gauze around her arm several times, securing it with a knot.
Alicia could not quite understand it.
There was something unexpectedly heartwarming about the scene.
Without meeting her gaze, Caden organized the first-aid kit. "I noticed your record. It is surprising that this is your first time getting into trouble."
Considering her fiery disposition, it was truly remarkable.
Alicia's expression darkened.
Perhaps it was the lingering tension or the reality that he had witnessed her at her lowest too many times. Either way, she let her defenses slip, exposing a rare vulnerability. "I do not have any family left. There is no one who can help me if I get into trouble."
She knew she could not always depend on friends, and she certainly would not count on Joshua to come to her aid.
So, she figured it would be best to keep her behavior in check.
Caden hesitated for a moment.
“There will be many more incidents like tonight. Will you always choose to fight back?"
Alicia pressed her lips together, stating, “I need to collect evidence, take legal action against them, make them pay, and demand an apology."
She had not treated trouble with the seriousness it deserved before, but tonight had been an eye-opener.