Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 19

Allison picked up her phone and dialed Joshua's number.

He answered almost instantly, his voice warm and inviting. "Allie, do you like the dresses?"

"Yeah," Allison replied. "Which one do you think looks best on me?"

Joshua chuckled softly, his tone filled with affection. "Didn't I mention that if you like them, just go for all of them? I've already asked my assistant to reserve each one."

"Wow, that was quick. I just sent you my message."

"I was worried they'd sell out. They're limited editions, you know."

"Thank you, Joshua."

"Allie, you're my fiancée now, and we're family. I'm supposed to take care of you."

she was just a girl next door being tutored by Joshua,

by the way, Allie, I know catching a cab in Havenbrook can be a hassle, so I bought you a car. The paperwork's sorted. Just give me

felt a mix of

marriage with Joshua, and her dad

simple life with

jokingly offered to "sponsor" her, but Allison

from them to get by. Once she found steady work, she stopped taking help and repaid what she

to Havenbrook to escape marrying him, yet here Joshua was, holding no grudges and

swirl of emotions, Allison gripped her

not necessary. I manage just

of hurt. "Allie, are you being so distant

and

I agreed to the marriage because I wanted to. It's just that I'll be heading back to Oak Lake soon, so there's no need for

you're back in Oak Lake, I can

unsure how

aren't you heading to a neighboring city for court soon? Having a car would make things

was caught off

did you know about my court session