Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 388

Chapter 388

"Joshua," Allison whispered, her voice barely audible over the relentless downpour. Yet, as if by some unspoken bond, he heard her.

He turned to meet her gaze through the curtain of rain. She stood under the porch while he was out in the storm, the rain blurring his features.

Allison opened her umbrella and stepped into the rain. Joshua, standing like a statue, suddenly sprang to life and quickly made his way towards her. With his long strides, he reached her in no time, just as she had taken only a couple of steps.

"Your wound hasn't healed yet, don't get soaked," he said, his voice rough. Joshua took her free hand and gently led her back under the porch. His touch was cold, and Allison shivered involuntarily.

Noticing, Joshua immediately let go. "It's chilly tonight, and it's still raining. You should head back inside," he said softly.

Allison's breath caught in her throat. They say you can't hide a cold or love. Even in his sadness, his first instinct was to care for her. Her emotions were a whirlwind of sweetness and sorrow.

The porch was lit by a single dim bulb, casting a soft glow. Allison closed her umbrella and leaned it against a stone column.

moment, "You

with a profound mix of sadness and

rain continued to pour, a steady, soothing rhythm.

Allison spoke up, "Life and death

seeing how soaked he was, his hand hesitated mid-air. This made

voice

Just

fine, why are you out here in the rain

like ice melting. He was

widened in surprise. Allison wrapped her arms around his

chest, her grip tightening slightly,

eyes darkened, a warmth spreading through his cold heart. Her body was like a little furnace, chasing away the rain's chill, warming him

Joshua slowly returned her

Allison murmured against his chest, "I know you

hug spoke louder than