Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 118

"It was a defamation case, and we were the plaintiffs," Allison said, taking a sip of her drink. "Joshua, you wouldn't believe how tough it was to gather evidence for this one. The client initially handed over such incomplete evidence, and I spent over a month piecing it all together with them."

"Over a month? Wasn't that right before our engagement?" Joshua asked, placing a peeled shrimp into Allison's bowl. "That sounds exhausting."

"Yeah, it was just before we got engaged," Allison replied, dipping the shrimp into some sauce. "It was tiring, sure, but once we got the winning verdict, it was all worth it."

With a smile, Allison pulled out her phone. "Oh, and my client even sent me a plaque. Here, take a look."

Allison eagerly flipped through her photo gallery, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she showed off the plaque. "It's the first time a client has sent me something like this."

She beamed like a kid who'd just been given a gold star in kindergarten. Her bright eyes were waiting for some praise.

Joshua looked at her with tender affection, his voice gentle and doting. "My star lawyer is really something." "Hehe," Allison giggled, blinking playfully, a mischievous twinkle in her eye. "Just doing my thing."

Shawn felt a tight knot form in his chest, and his back stiffening a bit.

He'd always thought their relationship was just a business deal, nothing more. He figured if he straightened up, he'd have a shot at winning Allison back.

Now, he realized how wrong he was.

They were the picture of a couple head over heels in love!

in Havenbrook, Allison would sometimes share work stories

they

her so

came from a wealthy family and worked just to experience life and find her own

up with excitement,

that gem wasn't his

Joshua's easy laughter and closeness.

should have been

and sorrows should have been

he regretted

throw a wrench in things and

was the one

loved flaunt her affection for someone else was like a punch to the gut, leaving him feeling

brought out

fork, ready

sitting across from him, suddenly stood

chair screeched against the tiled floor,

walked

was clear

Shawn couldn't handle it

himself, "More for

car, Shawn lit a