Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 23

Allison chuckled casually and said, "That's because you don't really know me." Then, with a playful glint in her eye, she turned to Kate and teased, "Kate, you sure you don't want a photo? 'Cause if not, I'm outta here!"

Kate was fuming; she was dying for that picture! Allison was in in the car, and her pride wouldn't let her back down. "I don't care," Kate retorted stubbornly.

"Alrighty then, see ya!" Allison waved them off, hit the gas, and the car zoomed away, kicking up dust as it vanished from view. The blue Bentley was gone in an instant.

Kate was livid. "Shawn, what do you see in such a shallow woman?" she snapped.

his temples, sighing, "She wasn't always like this. Lately, it's all been about marriage

She probably rented the car to fit in with our crowd." Crossing her arms, Kate shook her head, a hint of pity in her eyes. "Well, rented's rented. It's not really hers. All she can do is take pictures. Sad,

cringy," Shawn muttered as he headed

outside the gated community. She wasn't ready to park it in Shawn's garage

brought her own takeout from a trendy local spot. She casually opened the containers and let the delicious aroma fill the room. Shawn couldn't resist sneaking a peek

dived into her food, peeling the crab legs with focus. Shawn loved crab legs, too. Back

apple bobbed as he swallowed, pretending not to care while sneaking glances at Allison. Inside, he's serectly hoping she'd share some

Allison turned to him and asked, "What's

a cough, masking his awkwardness. "Can't

people with less refined tastes love such strong flavors.

Kate's comment. He had been eyeing the food, eager for a taste, and here was Kate, suggesting