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

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

fond of Lizzy's mother, and that feeling sort of extended to Lizzy. Still, in the end, kids are innocent, and Lizzy was

down at Lizzy, Allison asked, "You're

were coming back, and we just couldn't wait to see you, so we came home early," Linda

don't like my stepmom"

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

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

come to my room for a bit? I drew a picture; you

it!”

her hand away, her face cold. “No, I

then,” Lizzy pouted, pulling back with a disappointed

not bother Allie while

said, “Ma'am, Miss,