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."

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

by the way, Allie, I know catching a cab in Havenbrook can be a hassle, so I bought you a

felt a mix of embarrassment

with Joshua, and her dad had cut off her cards, something

simple life with no car or

to "sponsor" her, but Allison had

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

escape marrying him, yet here Joshua was, holding no grudges

swirl of emotions, Allison gripped her phone a

necessary. I manage just fine

hurt. "Allie, are you being so

instinctively shook her head and then realized he

I wanted to. It's just that

Oak Lake, I

unsure how to

for court soon?

caught

know about my court session over