Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 109

Allison had been a bundle of nerves all afternoon, but now that Joshua was out of the woods, she was determined to see him. After all, he had taken that knife for her.

"Listen here! Come home with me!" Javier demanded in a tone that brooked no argument.

Allison stood her ground, her eyes resolute. “Dad, I know you're upset, but I can't leave just yet. Joshua put his life on the line for me, and there's no way I'm not going to be there for him. If he wakes up and doesn't see me, it'll break his heart."

Ray felt a wave of relief wash over him and turned to Javier. "Javier, my wife spoke out of line earlier. I'm truly sorry. Don't let it bother you."

Ben chimed in, “Yeah, Joshua would want to see Allison first thing when he wakes up."

Rose added, "Let's not dwell on this. It's wonderful that the kids are so committed to each other."

When Ray offered a heartfelt apology, Javier couldn't keep pushing the issue.

be a handful, the rest of the Fisher clan

you can stay. I'll head home and check on your

left, Allison was quick to apologize

Allison's hand into theirs. "Sweetheart, don't beat yourself up about this. None of this is on you. I know you'd never want Joshua to get hurt.

eyes. "I need to see

"Let's go see

him. Allison's heart leapt, and she couldn't hold back her tears. “Joshua, thank goodness you're awake." Joshua managed a faint smile. He

the life out of me. I'm just so relieved you're okay. If anything had happened to you, I wouldn't

tongue. "Let's not talk like

that broke Joshua's heart. He tried

quickly took his hand.

on his lips despite his pale complexion. “As long as you're okay, nothing

shouldn't be like that." Allison wiped her tears

Joshua

eyes were still red from crying. “Lizzy's fine,