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.

Allie, you're back!" chirped a bright, young voice. Lizzy

You're finally back!” Lizzy clung to Allison's leg, her

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

Lizzy was nothing but

at Lizzy, Allison asked, "You're home

back, and we just couldn't wait to see you, so we came home early," Linda -said, smiling

Before she left home, she practically had "I don't like my stepmom" written all over her face, and she barely spoke a

a schemer who went after her best friend's husband, and Javier was just a fool who went

Allison.

Allison's hand, pleading, “Allie, come to my room for a bit? I drew a

it!”

pulled her hand away, her face cold. “No, I need

Lizzy pouted, pulling

“Let's not bother

stood by, feeling a bit awkward. She said, “Ma'am,