Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn) novel Chapter 253

By the time Allison got back from Southern Ridge, it was already late January. The law firm had given everyone a well-deserved break.

The day she flew back, Allison caught a nasty flu at the airport. After a stint in the hospital for IV treatment, she found herself holed up in bed, with her housekeeper, Shannon, bringing her meals.

The day before Saturday, Shannon, as usual, brought lunch to Allison's room. Allison coughed a couple of times, reaching for a tissue to dab at her nose. "Shannon, you should head home and spend the weekend with family."

Shannon paused, looking uncertain. "But Allie, you're still under the weather. Who's going to look after you if I head out?"

"It's just a little cold, nothing to worry about," Allison reassured her.

Shannon suggested, "How about I take you back to the Owens family home? I'd feel better knowing you're with your folks."

Javier had called a few days back, asking when she’d be back. Allison had planned to head home as soon as the firm closed, but the flu hit hard. Her sister was at home and Javier was just out of the hospital; she worried about spreading the virus. So, she decided to stay put.

“I’ll head back once I’m better,” Allison said.

Shannon wasn't convinced. "So, you’re just going to be here alone? Why don’t you come home with my family?”

Allison shook her head. "Shannon, remember Paige at home? She's old and frail. What if I pass the flu to her?"

That clicked for Shannon. An elderly person like Paige could be in serious trouble with the flu. She scratched her head, "Well..."

"I’ll be fine, I can manage on my own."

"Alright then."

After lunch, Shannon did a deep clean, making sure every corner of the rooms and the living room was spotless. She even hit the supermarket to stock up on groceries.

With everything sorted, Shannon popped into Allison’s room. "Allie, I've stocked up for the holidays. There’s fruit in the fridge and some of your favorite snacks on the coffee table."

Allison lay in bed, her head just peeking out from under the covers. "Thanks for everything, Shannon."

"I'm off now. Call me if you need anything."

"Mind if I drop by? Is that alright?"

"It’s okay, Olivia. I went to the hospital a couple of days ago for an IV, and the doctor gave me some meds. I've been taking them for two days, and I'm nearly better now. I just took my meds and was about to nap; I’ll probably be fine after some rest."

"Your voice sounds so croaky; it doesn’t seem like you’re almost better." Olivia’s concern was clear. "I’ll bring the family doctor over to check on you."

Allison insisted, "Really, it’s not necessary."

"Allie, it’s no trouble."

...

An hour later, Olivia rang Allison’s doorbell. Soon, there were the soft, shuffling footsteps from inside.

Allison opened the door, her steps unsteady and weak.