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."

are Allie. Your eyes are just like your mom's. I used to hold you when

mention her mother, Allison's eyes quickly filled

on in, have a seat,” Paige warmly

town and get some groceries. Make sure to pick up the good stuff. I'll whip up something

eagerly replied, hopping on a motorcycle and heading off. Paige held Allison's hand,

the first time, Allison learned that her mother

for the man she loved. Allison felt

her mother passed, Javier had been in a

just two years later? And to her mother's best friend, no

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

back then. Linda would

after Linda married Javier, whatever fondness Allison had for her

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

softly asked, "Paige, do you know

she the young lady who was close to your mother? I remember her

expression darkened slightly. “She's my

as if recalling

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. Your dad