Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 139

The mood in the air took a nosedive into frosty territory. Joshua's eyes sharpened, his usually composed face now edged with irritation. "Lillian, I choose not to carry you. It has nothing to do with Allie. If I catch you

badmouthing her again, I won't to hold back."

Lillian's tears started flowing. "Joshua, I..."

Sabrina leaned in close to Allison, whispering, "Do you really think her ankle's actually twisted?"

"What are you getting at?"

Sabrina gave a cheeky grin. "Just watch."

"Ah! A snake! There's a snake!" Sabrina pointed dramatically behind Lillian, feigning panic.

up like a jack-in-the-box, darting over to hide

like a paused movie. A gentle breeze ruffled the branches, adding to

a burst of laughter. "Didn't you say you couldn't walk because of a twisted ankle? You're jumping around just fine to me. What is this,

her face contorted in anger for a split second before she composed herself. Her expression turned stern, her voice laced with annoyance. "Sabrina, haven't you heard of adrenaline kicking in when

harder. "Oh, Lillian, do you think we're all that

voice. "Why did you lie? There

there, just slithered away. But you were just faking

tugged on Joshua's sleeve, looking up at him

just a ploy to draw Joshua's attention. She stood by, observing, waiting for Joshua's take

cool and collected. "Since your ankle's perfectly fine, you can walk on your own. And don't pull this kind

turned on

responded with a playful tongue-out gesture, linking arms with Allison as they

them leave with

Maddie sidled up, watching Joshua and Allison's retreating figures with

and she's already acting like the lady of the house. And her friend is not the Swanson family's real