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46. What a man!

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“Officer,” Allister cuts in. “Miss White is my client. And if you want this issue thrashed out in court, then it’s fine. You already know we go all out for anyone under my law firm.”

The police officer starts to stutter, making incoherent sentences.

“Officer Dean, is it?” I ask, calling out the name on his badge since he didn’t bother introducing himself.

“Yes,” he answers.

“I’m a medical Doctor. Empathy is one of my core values. Why would I hurt innocent kids?”

A worried frown appears on his f
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