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?"

shook her head. "Shannon, remember Paige at home? She's old and frail. What if I pass the flu

Paige could be in serious trouble with the flu. She scratched her head,

can manage on

"Alright then."

corner of the rooms and the living room was spotless. She even hit the supermarket to stock up on

Allison's room. "Allie, I've stocked up for the holidays. There's fruit in the fridge and some of your favorite snacks on the coffee

bed, her head just peeking out from under the covers. "Thanks

me if

"Will do."

couldn't shake off the worry about Allison. She pulled out

since coming back from the hospital. She told me to go home, but I'm uneasy

pang of concern.

the airport on her trip.

"I see."

him know about Allison's condition and asked

out. "Allie, why didn't you tell me you were sick?