Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 182

Allison gently reached out and stroked Peyton's head, her voice soft and warm. "You're just the cutest."

She was sitting with Peyton, chatting away when Joshua's phone buzzed. He gave Allison a quick wave with his phone, signaling he needed to step out for a call.

Once Joshua left, it was just Allison and Peyton in the hospital room. Peyton seemed on the verge of saying something several times, but was clearly holding back.

Allison noticed and asked, "Peyton, is there something you want to tell me?" Peyton hesitated before blurting out, "Can you... help me with some makeup?" Allison paused in surprise.

Peyton explained, "I've been feeling worse lately; you might have noticed. My face looks paler every day, and my brother always looks like he's about to cry when he visits. I know it's hard on him, and I don't want him to worry."

A wave of emotion washed over Allison, making her eyes misty.

"Of course, sweetheart. You're already adorable, and with a little makeup, you'll look even more stunning."

Peyton smiled, dimples appearing on her pale cheeks. "Really?"

"Absolutely!" Allison nodded, her voice tinged with emotion. "I'll bring my makeup kit tomorrow and give you a lovely makeover."

Peyton's eyes sparkled with

the hallway, caught up in a call

in South America has met with Mills. They'll be working on a

secure Chris' project soon," Thomas

"Got it," Joshua replied.

on other matters, Joshua ended the call and returned to the

deep in conversation, both beaming with

averted her gaze and whispered something to Allison, causing

was intrigued and asked, "What's got you

mischievously. "It's a

Joshua was about to dig deeper, his phone rang again. This time, he stayed put to answer

matching bone marrow donor for

glanced at Allison. "Bring

"Understood."

Joshua approached Allison and said gently, "Allie, they've found a matching

confused, "What did