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?"

at home? She's old and frail. What if I pass

Paige could be in serious trouble with the

fine, I can

"Alright then."

clean, making sure every corner of the rooms and the living room was spotless. She even hit the supermarket to stock

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

just peeking out from under

now. Call me if you

"Will do."

left the neighborhood, she couldn't shake off the worry

in bed for two days since coming back from the

a pang of

explained, "She seems to have caught the flu at the airport on

"I see."

him know about Allison's condition and asked if

reaching out. "Allie, why didn't you tell me you were sick? Are you alone at