Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Girl Get Ride 73

Chapter 73

Chapter 73

Before long, an elderly woman with a warm and welcoming smile emerged from the kitchen. "Ms. Allison... is that you, Allie?"

Allison was caught off guard for a moment. “Ma'am, do you know me?"

The old woman stepped closer, her eyes misty with emotion. “Allie, you've grown so tall. Time really flies."

Allison's mouth hung slightly open, unsure of what to make of the situation.

Joshua jumped in at just the right moment, "This is where I learned my craft."

Allison turned her head to look at him.

Joshua explained, "This is Mrs. Paige. She used to be the nanny for the Hartley family. Your mother learned her cooking from her, too."

"You really are Allie. Your eyes are just

mention her mother, Allison's eyes

on in, have a seat,”

groceries. Make sure to pick up the good stuff. I'll

off. Paige held Allison's hand, reminiscing about the past, sharing stories

mother had taken up cooking to win her

a life of luxury, had learned to cook for the man she loved. Allison felt a swirl of emotions. As a

mother passed, Javier had been in a deep

so much, why did he remarry just

a few times. Linda didn't live in Oak Lake,

back then. Linda would always take her to buy pretty dresses and

Linda married Javier, whatever fondness Allison had for

fair, Linda treated her well after the marriage, even better than before, giving her the best of everything. Still, Allison couldn't bring herself

Allison softly asked, "Paige, do you know

lady who was close to your mother? I remember her well. She

slightly. “She's

paused, as if

moment, she said, "I remember before your mom passed away, Linda visited her in the hospital several times. Once, when I was visiting, I overheard your mom saying she hoped that Linda would take care of you after she was gone. She said she didn't want you growing up without a mother's love.