After All the Hurt, She Chose Herself novel Chapter 265

Aria found herself back at the police precinct, instantly bumping into a familiar face.

"Ms. Rowan, we meet again. What brings you in this time?" the officer asked.

Aria offered an awkward smile. She had been visiting this local precinct so frequently over the last few days that she was basically on a first-name basis with half the squad.

"I was... almost murdered?"

The officer's lighthearted demeanor instantly vanished, replaced by strict professionalism. "Attempted murder? What was the motive? Did they catch the guy? Is someone trying to silence you?"

Since Lilith's high-profile case was still pending, Aria getting attacked immediately drew wild suspicions.

"By the time we got up there, the suspect was seconds away from choking her to death!" the security guard chimed in quickly. "But we tased him. He's currently in holding with the arresting officers."

"Officer, I have the footage right here. Please take a look," Aria said smoothly. Her deliberate, mocking provocation hadn't been picked up by the audio feed. And even if it had, throwing an insult wasn't a legal justification for attempted murder.

The officer reviewed the footage, his brow furrowing. "Do you know this man?"

Aria nodded. "I know him."

The officer's expression grew grim. "An acquaintance? What is his relationship to you?"

"He's my husband."

"Wait, your husband..." The officer blinked in shock. "This guy is your husband?"

Aria nodded again.

The officer couldn't help but feel a deep wave of pity for her. She clearly had no family support, and after finally settling down, she ended up shackled to a violent abuser.

"You're so young. How could you have such terrible judgment in men? You can't just look at a handsome face and assume he's a decent guy. You need to be more careful."

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