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."

at Allison, tears of joy welling up. "You really are Allie. Your eyes are just like your mom's. I used to hold

her mother, Allison's eyes

have a seat,” Paige warmly invited

sure to pick up the good stuff. I'll whip up something special for

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

the first time, Allison learned that her mother had taken up

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

had been in a deep funk for

loved her so much, why did he remarry just two years later? And to her mother's best friend, no

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

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

Linda married Javier, whatever fondness Allison had for her

marriage, even better than before, giving her the best of everything. Still,

this, Allison softly asked, "Paige, do you know

mother? I remember her well. She often visited before your mother got married. They were

expression darkened slightly. “She's my

paused, as

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