Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Girl Get Ride 55

Chapter 55

Allison shot a quick glance at Lillian before turning to Joshua, her face a portrait of calm. "If I told you Lillian was lying, would you believe me?"

Joshua blinked, momentarily taken aback, and didn't answer right away.

Allison let out a small, self-mocking laugh. Why had she even bothered asking? It seemed obvious.

One was his sister, practically family since childhood, and the other was just her-a partner in a marriage of convenience, someone he hadn't seen in three years and barely knew. Anyone could guess whom Joshua would side with.

However, then Joshua, after a brief pause, said with certainty, “I believe you.”

Allison was floored.

Did she hear that right? Joshua was actually choosing to trust her?

Then what about Lillian...

Allison watched as Lillian's face drained of color. “Joshua, she's making things up! How can you take her word over mine?"

"Enough." Joshua's gaze was icy as he looked at Lillian. "From the moment you met Allie, you've had this strange hostility towards her. When you claimed she kicked the horse when you weren't looking, I already suspected you were lying."

expression hardened. “Allie isn't like that, and I

Joshua closely, her emotions

to back her? Why

side with Lillian

of emotion, her eyes misting up. In that moment, she

Lillian was as cold as winter. "Lillian, remember your last name

don't act like you have that privilege. Lillian's face, already pale, turned ghostly. Her lips moved, but no words

are you putting yourself through this?" Outside, in the open-air parking lot, Joshua walked beside Allison, his eyes full of apology. “Allie, I'm sorry.” Allison turned to

raise Lillian better,” Joshua sighed. “I don't even know

bottom of it."

chuckled softly. "I know

"Huh?" Joshua looked puzzled.

into a knowing smile. "Joshua, can't you see what's going on

asked, "What do

a

Joshua frowned, staying silent.

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