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

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

"You're just

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

head against Joshua's chest,

through the hotel lobby after a business dinner when a

"Shawn."

turned around, he found himself facing a

looked like she stepped out of a

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

on the sofa, giving him a sly

sat down across from her. "So,

"Lillian, the adopted daughter of the Fisher

Fisher family?" Shawn raised an eyebrow, "Joshua's

Lillian grinned. "Interested in teaming up

but cautious. "What kind