Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 6

When Allison got back to Shawn's villa, it was already eleven o'clock at night. She was worn out. After a quick shower, she crashed into bed and was out like a light.

Shawn came back the next afternoon. As he pushed open the bedroom door, he saw Allison's suitcase sprawled open on the floor.

"What's all this about?" he asked, puzzled.

Allison peeked out from behind the wardrobe. “Oh, you're back. I'm planning a trip back to my hometown soon."

Over the past few years, she had collected quite a lot of clothes, shoes, and various knick-knacks, living in Havenbrook. She wasn't taking them all back to Oak Lake, but she needed to sort and pack them to either discard or donate. When she left, she wanted to make sure nothing of hers stayed behind.

neck. She paused for a moment, then casually looked away. She had already moved on from Shawn emotionally.

at her. "Why are you suddenly going back home? Still upset about last night? Are you

like that. I just miss my parents and want to

relaxed a bit. "It's good to visit

they'd been together. She even spent the holidays alone. Shawn never felt he should leave his family behind to celebrate

a short pause, Shawn added, "I'm swamped with work lately, so I can't go with you. What's your flight date? I'll have the driver

a few of her favorite outfits, laid

just grab a cab. Someone's picking me up

would be the usual step for most people: meeting the family and talking about marriage. But he wasn't like most people. He was the only son

on this, Shawn once again appreciated Allison's understanding nature. Last night, he'd impulsively left with Kate and

moment, his friend's advice echoed in his mind. "Date them both. If you feel bad