"Sign here," the officer instructed, pointing at the document. "Once you're done, you're free to go."
Ashley took the pen with slightly shaking hands.
"The boutique owner has decided to drop the case," the officer continued, "on one condition. The cost of the damaged items will be sent to the three of you."
Ashley's grip tightened.
"You are expected to pay within the stipulated time," he added. "Failure to comply will result in re-arrest."
The words felt like chains tightening around her neck.
Ashley said nothing.
She simply signed.
But inside, anger burned fiercely.
Where were they expecting her to get that kind of money?
And what about her injuries?
Her bruised body?
Her bleeding wounds?
The police hadn't said a word about it.
Of course… they wouldn't.
Because in this story..
She was the villain.
