Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 126

After making sure Allison was sound asleep and wouldn't be causing any more chaos, Joshua quietly made his way to the living room. Their apartment had two bedrooms and a living room, but the spare room lacked a bed. So tonight, he'd have to crash on the couch. The night was quiet, offering a deep, uninterrupted sleep.

As dawn broke, the first light of day streamed in. Allison, a creature of habit, always woke up early and naturally, right on time. But today, she was greeted by the familiar thump of a hangover headache. Taking a moment to clear her head, she recalled bits and pieces of the previous night: a party with colleagues, followed by a few too many drinks at a bar. Her alcohol tolerance was low, and it didn't take much for her to black out. She vaguely remembered a guy showing up later, and she clung to him, rambling nonsense.

The thought jolted her awake, panic creeping in. What if Joshua knew about her drunken antics with another man? Would he be jealous? It wasn't his anger she feared; she just didn't want him to misunderstand and feel hurt. She cared deeply about his feelings and couldn't bear to upset him.

Throwing off the covers, Allison got out of bed and noticed she was wearing pajamas. When did she change? How did she even get home last night?

A man lay there under a blanket, legs hanging over the armrest, eyes closed, his sharp jawline catching the

Joshua!

Oh my god! Did he bring me home from the bar? Did he witness me with that other guy...?' Allison racked her brain but couldn't recall the man's face at all. She's mortified, and couldn't begin to imagine how

on the couch made her feel a pang of guilt. She moved closer, poking his cheek with her finger. He was lost in deep

eyes, blinking sleepily at

hesitated, biting her lip gently. "Joshua, you should sleep in the

up, running a hand through

at the clock on the

her е shoulder It's Saturday. Why are you up so

making her shiver, a warm tingle spreading through her. "I can't sleep. I drank too much last night, and