Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 172

Shawn trudged back to his new apartment, feeling utterly defeated. It was right next door to Allison's place. He stepped into the shower, cranking the water to full blast, scrubbing his skin relentlessly. "Allison, Allison..." he murmured, rubbing his skin raw and red.

Tears mixed with the shower's steady stream as they rolled down his face. "I'm not dirty... If I wash it all away, I won't be dirty. Please don't think less of me..."

Allison returned to her room, her emotions in a whirlwind. The recording Shawn had just played was unmistakably Sue's voice. Had she really been snatched away right under the police's noses? Why hadn't Joshua mentioned this?

What was the urgent matter he talked about tonight? Could it really be linked to Sue? Allison tossed and turned, unable to find sleep. After much back-and-forth in her mind, she couldn't resist dialing Joshua's number.

on its own. For the first time, Joshua didn't pick up her call. This only added to Allison's turmoil. As she lay in bed, scenes from over a month ago played repeatedly in her mind. Sue's gaze at Joshua was so

madness? Could ten years of unrequited love really push someone to

stabbed, Sue broke down, laughing and crying hysterically. She seemed genuinely regretful

recalled the moment

was injured. She clearly

her, telling her not to cry. He was on the brink of death, yet relief filled his eyes-relief that

ready to give his life for her, and had taken a knife without a second thought. How could

not Joshua's. Shawn's whole point in playing it was to make her

promised to explain everything in person once he dealt with the urgent matter. All she had to do was wait him out. She wouldn't let Shawn's words throw her off course. He claimed

that