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

I know catching a cab in Havenbrook can be a hassle, so I bought you a car.

Allison felt a mix of

avoid an arranged marriage with Joshua, and her dad

with no car or

had jokingly offered to "sponsor" her,

first couple of months, she borrowed only a little money from them to get by. Once she found steady work, she stopped taking help and repaid what she owed

had run to Havenbrook to escape marrying him, yet here Joshua was, holding no grudges and even offering to buy her

emotions, Allison gripped

necessary. I manage just fine with

you being so distant because you're still unsure about the

shook her head and then realized

softly, "No, Joshua. 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 a car right

alright. Once you're back in Oak Lake, I can

unsure how to

to a neighboring city for court soon? Having a

was caught

about my