Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Girl Get Ride 68

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Chapter 68

Chapter 68

Allison's eyes were locked onto Elliott, intense enough to burn holes through her.

“Elliott, you should be thankful I was around today. If I hadn't stepped in, and Joy had ended up dead because of that thug, you'd be looking at murder charges."

Elliott bit his lip, staying silent, his face as pale as a ghost.

Just then, Joy chimed in, concerned, "Ms. Allison, your wound is still bleeding. You really should get to a hospital and get that sorted out."

Allison had gotten hurt too. Though it wasn't life—threatening, it had bled a lot, soaking her entire left sleeve in red.

Without another word to Elliott, Allison turned on her heel and headed to the hospital.

After getting patched up and grabbing her prescriptions, Allison bumped into Kate.

anything but friendly. “Allison? What are you

Kate. She hadn't expected Kate followed Shawn to Oak Lake. But then again, Shawn never went anywhere without Kate. Of course, he'd bring her along rather than

in the mood for a chat,

Allison as she walked away.

Shawn crossed her mind.

suddenly booked flights to Oak Lake.

swirling, Kate's fists clenched

news about the chaos at Summit &

just saw on TV there was trouble at your firm and someone got stabbed. Are you

bag of meds while on the phone, Allison replied, “I'm okay. I'm

of urgency, "Is it

not too bad, just a cut on my arm. It'll heal in a

to Joshua's floor

eyes filled with concern as he saw the bandage on her arm. “That's quite a cut," he said, worry deepening in his

Allison caught his look.

though he couldn't see the wound through the bandage. How would he have reacted if

gently. “Being a lawyer is risky, and I can't rest easy if you aren't well protected.

pressed her lips

softly, "I'll find two skilled bodyguards to

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