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 with

young voice. Lizzy rushed

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

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

are innocent, and Lizzy was nothing but sweet

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

wait to see you, so we came home early," Linda -said, smiling as she

don't like my stepmom" written all over her face, and

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,

smile. “You must be tired, Allison.

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

it!”

her hand away, her face cold. “No, I

Lizzy pouted, pulling back with a

“Let's not

bit awkward. She said, “Ma'am, Miss, I'll head out to buy