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

a bright, young voice.

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

always been attached to her, but Allison

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

Lizzy, Allison asked, "You're home from

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

practically had "I don't like my stepmom" written all over

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,

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

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

it!”

her hand away, her face cold. “No, I need

pulling back with a disappointed

“Let's not bother Allie while she's

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