Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 113

Shawn's words seemed to cling to Allison's thoughts like a stubborn melody, leaving her feeling all sorts of restless. So, the next day, when she went to the hospital to see Joshua, she wore a look that screamed 'lost in thought.'

“Allie, what's on your mind?" Joshua asked, noticing her distraction.

Allison fluttered her lashes, turning her head away as if trying to dodge his gaze. “Uh... what's the story with Sue?"

Joshua chuckled, his tone teasing. "Are you jealous?"

Trying to play it cool, Allison puffed out her cheeks. "Jealous? Me? No way! You just never brought her up before, so I'm curious."

Thinking about that woman who tried to hurt Lizzy made Allison feel a mix of jealousy and anger. "Where'd you find such a nutcase? She's totally bonkers!"

Joshua gestured for her to come closer. "Allie, come here."

obliged, sitting by his bedside. Joshua took her hand, his expression turning serious. "Sue and I were high school classmates. She was really into me back then, but I made it clear I wasn't interested. Then,

pouting a little.

all. We barely spoke, and we didn't even exchange

moment before asking, “Then why did she stick around for

knew I was cold towards her. We hardly exchanged more than a few words over

leaned in, playfully challenging him. “And how many

or six... okay, seven or

you saying that needed so many words?” Allison

adorable, his eyes softening as he smiled. “Not much. Just a couple of rejections in high school. After that, we barely

all?” Allison asked, still a bit doubtful. “She

affection. “My heart's been spoken for a long time. No room

a knowing smile, "Someone else? Who could that

with amusement. "What do you

know if

utterly charming, making