Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 297

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone in the room froze.

Ben's expression darkened as he said, "We're all family here, Joshua. What are you implying? Are you suggesting one of us might have spilled the beans to outsiders, putting you in danger?"

Grandma Emily joined in, "Exactly, Joshua. Before you left, you made it clear we shouldn't contact the police. Even at my age, I haven't forgotten that. We would never report anything, especially with your life on the line. We wouldn't dream of leaking information."

Javier chimed in, "I can vouch for Linda and myself—we didn't let anything slip. Allie's still in their clutches, and if anything leaked, both of you would be in serious danger. We wouldn't dare take that risk. Even when Lizzy vanished not long after you left, we stuck to your strict orders not to involve the police."

Haley dismissed Joshua's accusation, "This has to be a misunderstanding."

Lillian suggested, "Yeah, there must be some mistake. Maybe one of Allison's friends or coworkers accidentally blabbed, and someone with bad intentions overheard and reported it."

Before Joshua could reply, Allison let out a sudden laugh.

"Lillian, it was Zach who

went pale. "Allison, what are you talking

cut her off

was quick and fierce, leaving Javier and the Fisher family in

her voice full of hurt, "Allison, I know you've never been

to Grandma Emily, "Grandma, you have to

.n

dare you slap Lillian right in front of us? Where are your manners? Is this how you were raised? Resorting to violence at the drop of a hat? You

Lillian, after all, was his adopted daughter, part of the Fisher family. Allison slapping Lillian in their presence felt like a slap to

he said, "Allie, that's going too far. Whatever the issue, we should talk it out,

calm down..."

of the Fisher family, Joshua's first instinct was to step forward and shield

skills, she was