Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 215

In the cozy first-floor living room, the TV was buzzing with breaking news.

"This afternoon, a serious traffic accident occurred in River County. Let's go live to our reporter on the scene for more details."

"Good afternoon, everyone. It's 4:15 PM, and I'm here on the state highway in River County. At 3:40 PM, a citizen reported a severe accident on this road. As you can see, a car crashed into the right-side guardrail, and the vehicle is badly damaged. The driver is critically injured and has been rushed to the hospital.

"Further down the road, the left guardrail is also damaged. It looks like a car went through the barrier and fell off the cliff. Rescue teams are on it..."

Ray was glued to the screen, his brows furrowed in concentration.

"Grandpa, what brings you back?" Joshua asked, strolling in and tossing his car keys onto the table like it was any other day.

Ray's gaze sharpened. "This accident isn't straightforward, is it? Was Chris involved?"

Joshua, looking a bit worn out, rubbed his temples and plopped down on the couch. "Yeah."

on, "I heard Javier had

calm "Yes" escaping

as he watched the news, deep in thought,

servant brought in steaming cups of

you need to break things off

down softly, a shadow flickering in his dark

with Chris shouldn't drag the Owens family into

Joshua replied, almost

engagement. It's easier to part ways now. A clean break, some compensation, and a personal apology to the Owens

hard

His voice was soft, almost fragile. "How could I

paused, surprised, then looked at Joshua intently.

didn't know Joshua's feelings for Allison; he thought it

a weight in his chest,