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

a bright, young voice.

missed you so much! You're finally back!” Lizzy clung to Allison's leg, her eyes sparkling

always been attached to her,

fond of Lizzy's mother, and that 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 exactly

down at Lizzy, Allison asked, "You're home from

couldn't wait to see you, so we came home early,"

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

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

be tired, Allison. Why don't you take

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

it!”

her hand away, her face

pouted, pulling back with a disappointed

not

said, “Ma'am, Miss, I'll head out