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."

"What happened? Did you bump

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

laughed, "You're

gently stroking her silky hair. "It really hurts. Be a

Joshua's chest,

way through the hotel lobby after a business dinner when a voice stopped

"Shawn."

found himself facing a young woman

head-to-toe in designer labels, she looked like she stepped out of a fashion

Shawn asked, his confusion evident as he

woman leaned back on the sofa, giving him a sly

across from her. "So,

the adopted daughter

family?" Shawn raised

Lillian grinned. "Interested in

intrigued but cautious. "What kind of