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."

Allie. Your eyes are just

mention her mother, Allison's eyes quickly

on in, have a seat,”

sure to pick up

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

first time, Allison learned that her mother had taken up cooking to win her father's

the man she loved. Allison felt a swirl of emotions. As a child, she remembered her parents being

Javier had been in a deep funk for

just two years

mother introducing her to Linda a few times. Linda didn't live in Oak Lake, so

then. Linda would always take her to buy

married Javier, whatever fondness Allison had for

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

Allison softly asked, "Paige, do you know

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

expression darkened slightly.

paused, as

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. Your