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

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

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

always been attached to

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.

Allison asked, "You're home from school

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

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

because Javier had betrayed her mom to marry 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 a fool who went along with it. After Allison's mom passed away, she transformed from the praised, obedient girl into a rebellious teen full of

kept her smile. “You must be tired, Allison. Why don't you take

hand, pleading, “Allie, come to my room for a bit? I

it!”

her hand away, her face cold.

pulling

hand. “Let's not

bit awkward. She said, “Ma'am, Miss,