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."

happened? Did you bump it? Let me

on her head. His voice

laughed, "You're just

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

nestled her head against Joshua's chest, taking

hotel lobby after a business dinner when a voice stopped

"Shawn."

found himself facing a young woman

designer labels, she looked like she stepped

you are?" Shawn asked, his confusion evident as he approached her. "Do we know

woman leaned back on the sofa, giving him

across from her. "So,

adopted daughter of

Fisher family?" Shawn raised an

Lillian grinned. "Interested in teaming

but cautious. "What kind