Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 114

Allison couldn't help but ask, "Don't you have a rough idea when it all began?"

Joshua thought for a moment. "If I had to pick a time, it was probably back in high school. Remember when David was bothering you? I stood up to him, and that's when it hit me—my feelings for you were different."

Allison gave a playful pout. "You hid it pretty well."

Joshua affectionately ruffled her hair. "I had to wait for you to grow up."

A touch of sadness clouded his eyes. "After you graduated college, I went to your dad to propose. But you weren't on board and ended up leaving home."

Feeling a bit guilty, Allison looked away, mumbling, "I... I thought my dad was just using me for business I

deals. How was I supposed to know you had it all planned? You never told me."

Joshua suddenly put on a dramatic expression. "Ouch, my wound really hurts."

side. "What happened? Did you bump it?

pulled her into a hug, resting his chin on her head. His voice was soft and soothing. "A

"You're just

stroking her silky hair. "It really hurts. Be a sweetheart and let me hold you— it'll make it all

nestled her head against Joshua's

making his way through the hotel lobby after a business

"Shawn."

he turned around, he found himself facing a young woman he

labels, she looked like she stepped out of

asked, his confusion evident as he approached her.

woman leaned back on the sofa, giving him a sly

from her. "So,

adopted daughter of the Fisher

raised

Lillian grinned. "Interested in teaming up

but cautious.