Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 253

By the time Allison got back from Southern Ridge, it was already late January. The law firm had given everyone a well-deserved break.

The day she flew back, Allison caught a nasty flu at the airport. After a stint in the hospital for IV treatment, she found herself holed up in bed, with her housekeeper, Shannon, bringing her meals.

The day before Saturday, Shannon, as usual, brought lunch to Allison's room. Allison coughed a couple of times, reaching for a tissue to dab at her nose. "Shannon, you should head home and spend the weekend with family."

Shannon paused, looking uncertain. "But Allie, you're still under the weather. Who's going to look after you if I head out?"

"It's just a little cold, nothing to worry about," Allison reassured her.

Shannon suggested, "How about I take you back to the Owens family home? I'd feel better knowing you're with your folks."

Javier had called a few days back, asking when she'd be back. Allison had planned to head home as soon as the firm closed, but the flu hit hard. Her sister was at home and Javier was just out of the hospital; she worried about spreading the virus. So, she decided to stay put.

"I'll head back once I'm better," Allison said.

Shannon wasn't convinced. "So, you're just going to be here alone? Why don't you come home with my family?"

home? She's old and

like Paige could be in serious trouble with

can manage on my

"Alright then."

did a deep clean, making sure every corner of the rooms and the living room was spotless. She

for the holidays. There's fruit in the fridge and some of your favorite snacks on the

out from under the covers. "Thanks for

me if

"Will do."

the worry

for two days since coming back from the hospital. She told me to go home, but I'm uneasy about leaving her

of

the flu at the airport on her trip. She got sick

"I see."

George to let him know about Allison's condition and asked if his sister Olivia could check on

no time reaching out. "Allie, why didn't