Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn) novel Chapter 223

The call ended abruptly.

"Stop flattering yourself."

Those words lingered in Allison's mind like an unwelcome echo. Her heart felt barren, the warmth and affection Joshua once lavished upon her now slipping away like sand through her fingers.

Outside, snowflakes danced thicker and faster, the icy northern wind howling through the branches. Allison found herself staring blankly at the swirling snow beyond the window.

Her phone lay silent for a moment before it started buzzing incessantly again. Tears still marked Allison's cheeks, and the relentless ringtone only added to her fatigue.

The caller was Javier.

"Allie, the Fisher family came by today to call off the engagement."

Her heart was already numb with pain, and she could barely muster a quiet acknowledgment. Javier's voice was hesitant, almost reluctant, "Did you see the rumors about Joshua and that actress?"

Allison remained silent, her voice refusing to emerge.

Javier continued, “Tomorrow, I'll set up a press conference to officially announce the end of the engagement with the Fisher family. This time, it's all on them, Allie. There’s no shame in walking away from this. You're amazing, and there are plenty of great guys out there for you.”

Allison still couldn't find the words. She hadn’t expected the Fisher family to move so quickly—Joshua had just suggested breaking up the night before, and now they were already ending the engagement.

Were they really in such a hurry?

The thought of that sultry voice she’d heard on the phone, and the idea that Joshua might be eager to clear the way for Megan, made Allison's chest ache with a suffocating heaviness.