Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn) novel 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.

"You..." she began, pausing for a moment, "You shouldn’t be standing in the rain."

"Alright," Joshua replied, his gaze steady, filled with a profound mix of sadness and tender affection.

The rain continued to pour, a steady, soothing rhythm. They stood facing each other in silence.

After a while, Allison spoke up, "Life and death are part of the human experience. My condolences."

Joshua's eyes rippled with emotion. He stepped forward, wanting to pull Allison into a hug. But seeing how soaked he was, his hand hesitated mid-air. This made Allison's heart skip a beat. He was always like this, every small gesture brimming with love, impossible to ignore.

Joshua withdrew his hand, his voice low and raspy, "I'm fine."

Stubborn as ever. Just like in her dreams.

"Okay," Joshua replied softly, obediently.

"Eat well, sleep well," Allison instructed, like a mother hen, "Don’t make me worry."

Hearing her say this, Joshua's heart softened. She said she worried about him. It was the first time since their breakup that Allison had been so open about her feelings.

Joshua responded gently, "Alright."

"Then I'm going. You should have some ginger tea and take a hot shower," Allison said, turning to leave.

Joshua stood watching her retreating figure until she disappeared from sight. By the time he got home, it was past two in the morning. The house was quiet, the staff already asleep.

Joshua took a hot shower and made himself a cup of ginger tea. After drinking it, he lay in bed and quickly fell asleep. It had been days since he had a good night's rest.