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."

though he spoke the truth, Allison still felt like she was just a girl next door being tutored by Joshua, the

so I bought you a car. The paperwork's sorted. Just give me your address, and I'll

a

and her dad had cut off her cards,

Havenbrook, she led a simple life with

friends had jokingly offered to "sponsor" her, but Allison had turned

only a little money from them to get by. Once she found steady work, she stopped taking help and repaid what she owed bit by

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

emotions, Allison gripped her phone a

necessary. I manage

a trace of hurt. "Allie, are you being so

shook her head and then

to the marriage because I wanted to. It's just that I'll be heading

in Oak Lake, I can have

hesitated, unsure

city for court

caught off

about my court session over