Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 181

Joshua pursed his lips into a tight line. His eyes were downcast, hiding whatever emotions might have been swirling inside him. He kept quiet. No one knew what he's thinking.

After a moment, Ray spoke with a serious tone, "Joshua, remember this: you can't let such a thing happen again. You're the only heir of the Fisher family. Don't risk your future for a woman, got it?"

Joshua's hands, hanging by his sides, tensed a little. His eyes were shadowed, but he replied deeply, "I understand."

Ray then turned to Ben, saying, "From here on, unless Joshua's breaking our family rules or the law, don't get in his way."

Ben felt a wave of frustration. Even though he was still strong and able, the family's power and legacy had skipped over him, straight from Ray to Joshua. Despite his frustrations, Ben didn't dare voice any objections in front of Ray.

The mess started with his illegitimate kid. If he had been more disciplined back then, none of this would have happened. He had no right to challenge this, no matter how upset or unwilling he felt. Ben comforted himself with the thought that at least his son was the one in charge, not some outsider. He nodded and said, "I understand."

A cold wave swept in. The temperature plunged below freezing, and Oak Lake saw its first snowfall of the season. Winter days are short. It was already dark when Allison left the law firm. Snowflakes drifted down gently, looking even more romantic under the neon lights.

visible in the chilly air.

an arm around Allison in the backseat, holding her hands in his and rubbing them gently. Her hands were freezing. Joshua looked down with concern. "Why didn't you wear gloves? Your hands are

sniffed. "It's just a few

so," Joshua insisted, warming her hands, "Make

Allison nodded softly.

hospital room open, and found è Peyton staring out at the snow, tost in thought.

out of her daydream, turning her head, Her

a smile. "Peyton, this

understanding, and she

reminders to greet the girl with a smile, and not to scare her with his usual

with her lips pressed together. Allison moved closer, sitting by Peyton's bedside.