Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Girl Get Ride 36

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Chapter 36

Without Paola, Allison probably wouldn't have made it through those tough times. In Allison's heart, Paola was practically family. Even though she hadn't spoken to Javier in the past three years, she'd always call Paola on the holidays to check in.

Remembering something, Allison pulled out a gift box and handed it to Paola. "This is Havenbrook's famous caviar. I bought it for you."

Paola accepted it with a warm smile. "I'll make it for you tonight, Miss."

“No,” Allison shook her head. “I got this just for you. I've had it plenty of times and wanted you to give it a try."

“Oh, I couldn't possibly,” Paola said, waving her hands as if to refuse.

Allison gently placed the caviar into Paola's arms. “Please, take it. You've done so much for me over the years; it's just a small token of my appreciation.”

glistened with tears.

a bright, young voice. Lizzy rushed over and hugged

missed you so much! You're finally back!” Lizzy

half-sister. Lizzy had always been attached to her, but Allison had

feeling sort of extended to Lizzy. Still, in the end, kids are innocent, and Lizzy was nothing but sweet and eager to be close to her sister. So, while Allison didn't

Lizzy, Allison asked, "You're home

me that you were coming back, and we just couldn't wait to

my stepmom" written

to marry her but mainly because Linda had been her mom's best friend. To Allison, Linda was a schemer who went after her best friend's husband, and Javier was just a fool who went along with it. After Allison's mom

must be tired, Allison. Why don't you take a break?

hand, pleading, “Allie, come to my room for a bit? I drew a picture; you should

it!”

pulled her hand away, her face cold.

Lizzy pouted, pulling back with a disappointed

Lizzy's hand. “Let's not bother Allie while she's

said, “Ma'am, Miss, I'll