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."

Allison still felt like she was just a

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

this, Allison felt a mix

avoid an arranged marriage with Joshua, and her

led a simple life with no car or

two best friends had jokingly offered to

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

yet here Joshua was, holding no grudges

Allison gripped her

necessary. I

hurt. "Allie, are you

and then realized he couldn't see

spoke 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

Once you're back in Oak Lake, I can have it delivered

Allison hesitated, unsure how to decline

to a neighboring city for court soon? Having a

caught

did you know about my court session