Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 12

Allison furrowed her brows, wondering how this guy could be so full of himself. Where did Shawn get all that confidence? Did he really think she couldn't live without him?

Shawn's eyes brimmed with disappointment as he shook his head at Allison. "Allison, I thought you understood the huge difference between us. I figured you'd be sensible, but your constant push for marriage has really let me down."

Allison blinked in confusion.

Shawn turned and walked away, the bedroom door slamming shut with a loud bang.

Allison just shook her head in exasperation. She had planned to use today to properly break up with him and let him know she was the Owens family heiress. She was all set to head back home to get engaged to Joshua. But Shawn hadn't even given her a chance to speak.

on marrying him was her own doing. She had always played the part of the easygoing, understanding girlfriend by never checking up on him, never getting

that she couldn't live without him. What Shawn didn't know

taking Shawn back to Oak Lake to reveal her identity as the Owens family

our marriage. I'm just dating her for now. If

lovestruck fool. I

just

that moment, she knew Shawn didn't plan on taking things to the finish line. Simply put, Shawn didn't care for her like she'd

or leave it. Since Shawn only wanted to date, she was okay with that. She needed companionship and emotional support

gotten used to having him around.

that day, she stopped mentioning her family. However, realizing she was just a stand-in made it all feel pointless. She could accept that there was no future with Shawn, accept that he didn't love her as much, but she couldn't accept being treated

mom, Mrs. Cindy Reynolds, to show up