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.

began, pausing for a moment,

his gaze steady, filled with a profound mix

steady, soothing rhythm. They stood facing

a while, Allison spoke up, "Life and death are part of the

soaked he was, his hand hesitated mid-air. This made Allison's heart skip a beat. He was always like this, every small gesture

his voice low and

ever. Just like in her

his eyes, a bit defiantly, "If you're fine, why are you

melting. He was about

pupils widened in surprise. Allison wrapped her arms around his waist, embracing him gently The familiar scent enveloped

head in his chest, her grip tightening slightly, her voice soft, "Joshua, maybe a hug

body was like a

Joshua slowly returned her

his movements gentle and careful. "I'm not great at comforting people," Allison murmured against his chest, "I know you can't

she couldn't comfort? A hug spoke louder than a