Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn)
Chapter 226

Downstairs, the housekeeper dialed up Joshua's number. He'd given her his private line to keep him posted on how Allison was doing.

"Hello, Mr. Fisher. It's the housekeeper looking after Ms. Allison. She's been in a bit of a funk since yesterday. Not sure what's up, but she skipped dinner last night and breakfast this morning. When I checked on her just now, she looked pretty pale with those dark circles like she hasn't had a wink of sleep."

Joshua paused, his voice rough and filled with concern. "Try to get her to eat something."

"I've cooked up all of her favorites. She just mentioned she'd be down after a shower." The housekeeper hesitated, then added, "She really doesn't look well. Are you coming over to see her?"

Joshua's lips tightened, his voice tinged with fatigue. "No, someone's picking her up to bring her home today."

"Oh, alright then."

After showering, Allison made her way downstairs. The housekeeper set the food on the table, "Ms. Allison, these are all your favorites. You haven't eaten since last night and this morning; you must be starving. Please have some."

"Thank you." Allison replied, her voice lacking energy, her eyes heavy from lack of sleep, her head pounding.

"Well, I'll go tidy up the kitchen then."

Allison glanced at the table full of steaming, delicious food but couldn't muster an appetite. She sipped a little soup and checked her phone for messages-still nothing from Joshua.

The housekeeper had mentioned that Joshua wanted to be kept in the loop about her and to report any issues right away.

So, he must know how she's doing, right? Why hasn't he reached out? Has he really stopped caring?

Allison lowered her gaze, feeling a bitter sting in her eyes.

Over at the Owens family estate, as soon as Allison walked through the door, Lizzy sprang at her. "Allie you're finally home! I missed you so much!"

Allison managed a small smile, reaching out to pat her little sister's head. "I'm

back to hang out with you."

"Yay!" Lizzy beamed, her face lighting up with joy.

Linda stood nearby, looking concerned. "Allie, are you okay?"

"I'm fine."

Linda didn't press further. "We've been keeping your room tidy while you were away. Why don't you go check it out?"

"Okay."

"I'll go with you," Lizzy chirped, grabbing Allison's hand.

"Lizzy, your sister needs to rest. Why don't you stay downstairs and spend some time with me?" Linda gently suggested.

Lizzy pouted, her chubby cheeks

puffed o

in protest. "No, Allie

her to play with me." long, want

Linda coaxed softly, "Be a good girl, sister's home now, and

Lizzy. Yo

you ca

'see her anytime. Let her rest

first So she'll have the energy to play with you later."

Lizzy looked up at Allison, her gaze pausing. "Why do you have dark circles under your eyes?"

Feeling dazed and drained, Allison replied weakly, "Didn't sleep well."

Hearing this, Lizzy stopped insisting and sensibly said, "Then you should go rest. Play with me when you feel better."

"You're a good girl, Lizzy."

Allison's head throbbed, her eyes dry and irritated, her whole body exhausted. She trudged upstairs, her steps unsteady.