Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 125

Allison had drifted off to sleep, her lips forming a playful pout as she clung to Joshua's shirt sleeve with a soft

murmur.

"Hey, are you awake?" Joshua leaned in a bit, his hands resting on either side of Allison. His eyes looked gentle as he watched her.

"Sh......" Allison mumbled, her eyes still shut. Her lips barely moved as she whispered, "Sh..."

"What?" Joshua's brows furrowed slightly, his gaze as deep and dark as a midnight sky, with a flicker of something sharp beneath.

Was she saying Shawn's name?

Even tipsy, she'd been babbling about his supposed shortcomings, but now she's calling her ex's name

Oh, right, he'd nearly forgotten why he went to the bar in the first place to settle things with her.

She hadn't even given him a shot, so how could she judge him as a man lacking in that area? Joshua's eyebrows knitted together, a chill settling in his chest. What a little brat.

though she couldn't hear him, Joshua asked anyway. The air was thick with the scent of jealousy. "Allison," Joshua's voice was low, carrying a hint of teasing threat. "Think it

Joshua was tunned.

So she wasn't saying "Shawn,"

the tension

his voice warm and indulgent. "Allie, let's get you cleaned up first,

up the next day still in yesterday's clothes, smelling like a

in sleep, unable to respond. After waiting a few moments, Joshua sighed and headed to the bathroom to run a bath before returning to

you can sleep

and eased her

Allison opened her eyes, her gaze unfocused.

"Just relax, Allie."

gently wetting her hair, working shampoo into his

warm water was coaxing her into relaxation. She let out a contented sigh, enjoying

bath, Joshua dried Allison off, wrapping her snugly in a towel

time he

me," she murmured,

soothing. "Alright, I'll stay right

me a story,"