Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 220

Despite his high status and influence, Ray approached Javier with such kindness and humility that it left Javier feeling both honored and a bit overwhelmed.

Javier propped himself up on the edge of the bed, leaning back against the headboard, his face a mix of surprise and unease. "Ray, you're too kind. I'm really okay. I appreciate you coming all this way."

Ben chimed in, "We've brought a little something from the Fisher family. We hope you'll accept it."

Then, he handed Javier a debit card.

Thanks to Ray's friendly demeanor, Javier found it tough to hold onto any grievances he might have had against the Fisher family. He smiled and took the card. "Thank you, I appreciate it."

"Javier," Ray continued, seeing that Javier had accepted their gesture, "there's actually another reason I returned to Oak Lake."

Javier had a sense of what Ray was about to bring up, so he composed himself and listened closely.

"Your injury wasn't an accident," Ray said, "and I'm sure you know that. Joshua might have mentioned Ben's..."

Ray paused, wanting to say "illegitimate son," but stopped himself, realizing how harsh it sounded.

"Ben's other son, Chris," he finally said.

slightly

you've been caught up in this because of Allie's engagement with Joshua. After much consideration, we've decided to call off

nearby, was a bit taken

just last night about the decision to end the engagement with the Fisher family, but he hadn't dared to bring

was hesitant to initiate, so having the Fisher family propose it was

and his family walked in, Javier had mentally prepared himself for this. Hearing Ray's words, he wasn't particularly

I'll be honest. I've been thinking the same.

was apologetic. "I

added, "It's the Fisher family

an apology.

the

the press

take full responsibility."

document. "This is the prepared

know if there's

Javier took the document and

a few moments, he closed it. "There's nothing

"That's good, the sooner you release it, the safer the Owens family will