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.

expression darkened slightly as

of Allie's engagement with Joshua. After much consideration,

bit

had talked to her just last night about the decision to end the engagement with the Fisher family, but he hadn't dared to bring it up due to Ray's influence. Unexpectedly, Ray had come to their doorstep

something their family was hesitant to initiate, so having the Fisher family

walked in, Javier had mentally prepared himself for

I've been thinking the same. Please don't blame me. So

expression was

"It's the Fisher

an apology. We'll

once the

press

take full responsibility."

"This is the prepared statement

there's anything you'd like

document and

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

release it, the safer the Owens family will