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."

and I were high school classmates. She was really into me back then, but I made it clear I wasn't interested. Then, we ended up at the same college, and she kept at it, but I

looked down, pouting

pinched her cheek. “That's all. We barely spoke,

asking, “Then why did she stick around for so long? I mean, ten years, Joshua. That's

cold towards her. We hardly exchanged more than a

“And how many words are we

maybe five or six... okay, seven or

that needed so many words?” Allison teased, pretending to be all

found her jealousy adorable, his eyes softening as he smiled. “Not much. Just a couple of rejections in high school. After

sure you didn't feel anything at all?” Allison asked, still a

heart's been

a knowing smile, "Someone else? Who

amusement. "What do you

know

demeanor utterly charming, making