Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 144

Joshua suddenly chuckled.

"Allie, looks like we are not wanted here. Let's hit the road," he said, springing up from his seat, the chair making a loud scrape against the wooden floor.

Allison, caught off guard, felt Joshua gently take her hand. His voice was soft, "How about I treat you to dinner?"

The feeling of warmth spread through Allison's heart. Joshua was standing up to Emily just for her.

On one hand, she was really touched, but on the other, a bit worried. She didn't want Joshua to have a falling out with his family because of her.

As Joshua made to leave, Emily's voice cut through the air, sharp and stern, "Joshua!"

"Grandma, enjoy your meal. We're skipping dinner here tonight," Joshua said, holding onto Allison's hand firmly. "I won't allow Allie to be mistreated."

"Joshua..." Allison hesitated.

to speak to your grandmother?" Ben's

"Let me lay it out straight: Allie is my everything, and I won't let her suffer even a smidgen. If

"Well, then I might

ignoring the Fisher

car, Allison sat in the passenger seat, her face showing all her worries. "Joshua, you went toe-to-toe

Joshua reassured her, squeezing her hand. "I'm here

will dislike me even

you a hard time on purpose. I had to make it clear where I stand, or she'd just keep

her eyes, her lashes fluttering gently.

not true," Joshua

As for Grandma, she's just got

nodded, a bit

pinched her cheek. "What are you in the mood for,

"Anything's fine." Joshua drove her to a swanky members-only restaurant and ordered a spread of her favorite

the atmosphere was thick and heavy after

frustration. "Mom, why are you giving Allison such a hard time? What