Chapter 132


"Allie, didn't I tell you? Lillian is nothing but trouble. Do you really believe she didn't know Shawn was your ex?"

"I know she did it on purpose. I have a hunch. Lillian and Shawn have been plotting to break Joshua and me up. Since they're so keen on stirring things up, I'll play along and see who ends up more frustrated."

Sabrina gave Allison a thumbs-up. "Right on, you're spot on, girl. I've got your back!"

Brian leaned in, a smirk on his face. "Allie, was that guy really your ex?"

Just as Allison was about to reply, Brian suddenly yelped and clutched his head in pain.

Joshua's calm voice came from behind him. "You shouldn't be sticking your nose into other people's business."

Brian gave him a wounded glare. "Why'd you flick me? That hurt! I was just looking out for Allie."

"You've got some free time, huh?" Sabrina said, shoving a skewer of fresh lamb and another of chicken wings into Brian's hands. "Go grill these."

from behind, resting his chin on her

him hold her as she continued grilling

breath surrounded

and gently nibbled her earlobe, his warm breath making Allison

laughed and dodged. "Stop it, everyone's watching." Joshua's voice was low and playful. "Who cares?

Brian sighed,

smell? All I can

replied sarcastically, "It's the

Allison and lazily drawled, "Nonsense,

being all cozy, her frustration making her

was ready, everyone gathered

two tables.

Brian,

Sabrina sat together,

her two friends, and Shawn occupied

Joshua sat down, Lillian approached with a bowl. She placed the bowl in front of Joshua, leaning in so close she was practically draped

leaned towards Allison, creating some distance between him and

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