Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 8

Shawn assumed she was angling for a proposal, and Kate was busy bragging about getting Cindy's seal of approval. But honestly, Havenbrook and the Reynolds family weren't all that impressive—Allison's dad wouldn't even bother with them.

"Oh, okay," Allison replied, staying as cool as a cucumber.

Kate and Shawn exchanged confused looks. Why wasn't she fazed at all?

Kate gave Allison a good look, trying to spot any signs of envy or frustration. But Allison's face was a perfect poker face-absolutely nothing to read there.

Kate was left scratching her head. Was Allison just putting on a brave front, or did she really not care?

Shawn's frustration was written all over his face. "Allison, what's your deal? Did you know Kate and I were here to check out rings and decided to show up just to mess with us?

"Let me be straight with you. We're going nowhere. Even if you try to push for marriage today, it's not happening!

"Marriage is about being a good match, and with your situation, how do you expect to marry me?"

Shawn pressed on, "Just look at yourself. It's embarrassing!"

was genuinely ticked off, throwing a bunch of accusations her way.

smiled warmly. "Am I the one

haven't broken up, which makes Kate

anger. He snapped, "Are you taking it off

cool as a

you want, but I'm not buying you

Allison just nodded, "Alright."

at a loss. He shot her a furious glare

after him. "Shawn, wait

looked puzzled. "Ms. Allison,

irrelevant people. Don't worry about

Shawn never thought about marrying her. Little did he know, he didn't make the cut to marry her,

a few photos of the ring on her finger

you

Joshua read the message from "Allie” on his phone, a smile creeping across his face. He set aside his papers and typed

Do you

Allison: [I do.]

Joshua's grin widened.