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 like your mom's. I used to

Paige mention her mother, Allison's eyes quickly filled with tears.

in, have a seat,” Paige warmly

up the good stuff. I'll whip up something

hopping on a motorcycle and heading off. Paige held Allison's hand, reminiscing about the past,

her mother had

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

passed, Javier had been in a

he loved her so much, why did he remarry just two years later? And to her mother's best

to Linda a few times. Linda didn't live in Oak Lake, so despite being best friends,

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

Javier, whatever fondness Allison had

before, giving her the best of

this, Allison softly asked, "Paige, do

a moment. “Is she the young lady who was close to your mother? I remember her well. She often visited before your mother got married. They were college friends and very

darkened slightly. “She's my

as if recalling

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