Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 170

Allison swung by a local diner for a quick bite before heading back to her apartment complex. As the clock ticked past ten, she felt the lateness of the hour. She parked her car and hit the elevator button, riding up to her floor.

She unlocked the door with her fingerprint, and just as she was about to step inside her apartment, someone called out her name.

"Allison."

Shawn stood under the hallway lights, dressed sharply in a charcoal overcoat. His features were striking and handsome, with a hint of a sly smile.

He definitely knew how to make an entrance.

Allison's brow furrowed at his unexpected appearance. “Shawn, what are you doing here?"

Shawn dodged her question with one of his own. "Where've you been today? Why did you come home so late?"

Allison shot him a look. "Why do you care?"

Shawn shrugged casually. “Just looking out for you."

She was in no mood for his games

any idea where Joshua is

Her steps faltered.

kept talking,

triumphant glint surfaced in his eyes. "Didn't he mention it? Of course not.

way

smirk widened, clearly

out his phone and played a recording, “But listen to

only hope for over a month. Just

I'd tell myself to hang in there. I had to survive to see you. If I died, I'd never see

please stay with me. I'm losing my mind. Every time I close my eyes, I see those monsters hurting me. The pain in my heart

worse than anything physicab...

mad... Please don't leave. Don't go... I just... really need to see you. You're the

Sue's voice was unmistakable.

Allison listened, the tighter her chest felt. Her fists clenched and knuckles paled; her eyes swirled

her. “Joshua didn't tell you Sue was kidnapped over a month ago, did he? You still think she's

about?" Allison's eyes widened, her voice tinged

was spot on. The Fisher family had indeed

about Sue's disappearance