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."

in no mood for his games and turned

any idea where Joshua

Her steps faltered.

behind her, Shawn kept talking, “He's with

dead in her tracks. Shawn caught the change and a triumphant glint surfaced in his

to face him, her gaze steady. "Shawn, did you come all this way just to stir the pot with these stories? Do you think I'll buy

smirk widened, clearly enjoying

phone and played

I almost didn't make it, you know? You've been my only hope for

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

close my eyes, I see those monsters hurting me. The

worse than anything physicab...

just talk to me. Even if you're mad... Please don't leave. Don't go... I just... really need to see you. You're the only light

Sue's voice was unmistakable.

listened, the tighter her chest felt. Her fists

tell you Sue was kidnapped over a month ago, did he? You still think she's locked up, waiting

Allison's eyes

Fisher family had

about Sue's disappearance