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

chirped a bright, young

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

had always been attached to her, but Allison

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 like her, she didn't mind her

down at Lizzy, Allison asked,

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

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

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

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

tugged at Allison's hand, pleading, “Allie, come to my room for a bit? I drew a picture; you should

it!”

her hand away, her face

pulling back with a

Lizzy's hand. “Let's not

a bit awkward. She said, “Ma'am, Miss,