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.

Shawn's neck. She paused for a moment, then casually looked away. She

at her. "Why are you suddenly going back home?

just miss my parents and want to

her response, Shawn relaxed a bit. "It's good

he should leave his family behind to celebrate with her, nor could he bring her

a short pause, Shawn added, "I'm swamped with work lately, so I can't go with you.

of her favorite outfits, laid them on the bed, and

just grab a cab. Someone's

family and talking about marriage. But he wasn't like most people. He was the only son of the

and didn't press him to go home with her. Reflecting on this, Shawn once again appreciated Allison's understanding

over his flings. At that moment, his friend's advice echoed in his mind. "Date them both. If you