Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 16

The director paused for a moment before saying, "Well, if that's the case, then I wish you all the best on your journey ahead."

Allison stepped out of the law firm, wandering aimlessly through the streets. As the night settled in and the city lights started twinkling, a gentle breeze rustled the leaves overhead. Out of nowhere, she felt a wave of loneliness.

She was about to leave this city she had called home for the past three years. She remembered arriving in Havenbrook with his father having frozen all her bank cards, leaving her with just a few hundred dollars. She spent three nights in a hotel, scraping by.

During those few days, she managed to land a job and found a cheap apartment near the law firm. The rent required a deposit upfront, which left her nearly broke. She got by thanks to a friend from Oak Lake who helped her out.

after moving in, a drunk knocked on her door late at night. She'd hide under

landlord, he just shrugged it off, saying there was nothing he could do. Feeling desperate,

politely asked for her deposit back, but not only did he refuse to give her a refund, he also hurled insults at her. Fueled by anger, she reported him for tax

of contract lawsuit but stuck with the defamation case. In the end, the landlord lost

back, Allison chuckled; that was probably her rock-bottom moment. Later, she heard from a girl next door that the drunk had been beaten up shortly after she moved out, likely by someone

from her firm to discuss a legal consultancy contract with a small company under the Reynolds Group. Shawn happened to be visiting that

her with determination. He was always attentive to details and offered emotional support. During that time, he always showed up

came on the night of their first anniversary. They'd both had a few drinks, and Shawn wanted to take things further. He moved closer, wrapped her in his arms, and leaned in to kiss her.

hurt, his voice