Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 156

Allison flashed a warm smile. "Thanks a lot, you've really gone above and beyond. Here's a little something to help with that camera you've been eyeing."

"Oh, it's me who should be thanking you guys. You're like living angels, really. Thank you, thank you!" the man said, bowing over and over. "May your love last forever!"

"Thanks."

After leaving the inn, they wandered through the nearby market. Allison picked up a bunch of handmade trinkets to take home for Sabrina, Olivia, and Joy.

Late at night, snowflakes drifted down, wrapping the world in a peaceful silence.

The couple stood by the window.

Joshua's kisses fell like a gentle rain, each one more passionate than the last. Allison felt dizzy, swept away by his embrace.

Inside the room, the heater's warmth fogged up the floor-to-ceiling windows, leaving behind the faint outlines of Allison's hands.

Afterwards, Allison felt pleasantly worn out, her body relaxed and content.

"Thank you, Joshua."

feet, heading for the bathroom. "Thank me

being there for me, loving me like

Lillian and Emily, he was always on her

of sentimentality. "Joshua, you know, you're nothing like Shawn." Joshua didn't mind her mentioning Shawn. Instead, he asked

he spoke, he'd already carried her

tub was warm even in winter. Joshua gently placed her in the tub

from Shawn. Even though I dated him, I never felt like I wanted to keep him all to myself, and I didn't really enjoy getting close to him. But with you, Joshua,

slid into the tub beside her, picking up a washcloth to softly clean her

lips, and his eyes were bright with affection. "How strong

"Didn't I just say? I want

eyes were lowered, his emotions hidden, but the small smile on his lips gave

"Allie," Joshua called softly.

"Hmm? What is it?"

"Do you like me?"

beat, Allison replied, "Of course I

"And how much

a moment, she looked up, meeting his gaze with sincerity. "A lot. Like you the most. Only you. No one

cout

your place

heart."

held a tenderness He was moved and leaned down to kiss Allison. The moment