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.”

eyes glistened with tears.

a bright, young voice. Lizzy rushed over and

back!” Lizzy clung to Allison's leg, her eyes sparkling

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

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 exactly like

Allison asked, "You're home

me that you were coming back, and we just couldn't wait to see you, so we came home

bit rigid. Before she left home, she practically had "I don't like my stepmom"

went after her best friend's husband, and Javier was just a fool who went along with it. After Allison's mom passed away, she

remain silent and kept her smile. “You must be tired, Allison. Why don't you take a break? I'll let you know when

hand, pleading, “Allie, come to my room

it!”

her hand away, her face

then,” Lizzy pouted, pulling back with

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

awkward. She said, “Ma'am, Miss,