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.

pausing for a moment, "You shouldn't be standing in

his gaze steady, filled with a profound mix of

to pour, a steady, soothing

spoke up, "Life and death

into a hug. But seeing how soaked he was, his hand hesitated mid-air. This made Allison's

voice

as ever. Just like in

fine, why are you out here in the

like ice melting. He was about to

Allison wrapped her arms around his waist, embracing him

stiffening at first. Allison buried her head in his chest, her grip tightening slightly, her voice soft, "Joshua, maybe a hug will make it a little less

warmth spreading through his cold heart. Her body was like a little

Joshua slowly returned her

not great at comforting people," Allison murmured against his chest, "I know you can't suppress sadness. I just hope

A hug spoke louder