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

a calm

knitted as he watched the news, deep in thought, the room

cups of coffee,

break things off with

shadow flickering in his dark eyes. He stayed

sighed, his voice heavy with seriousness. "Your fight with Chris shouldn't drag the Owens family into it. If Chris can't get to you, he'll

Joshua replied, almost

"You and Allison only have a verbal agreement. It's not a formal engagement. It's easier to part ways now. A clean break, some compensation, and a personal apology to the

so hard to let

was soft, almost fragile. "How could I possibly let

surprised, then looked at Joshua intently. "Are

know Joshua's feelings for Allison; he thought it was just

weight in his chest, his eyes downcast,