Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 184

"At first, everyone in the family was completely taken in by my dad. They thought he'd really ended things with that woman and had the child aborted. It wasn't until I was about five or six that Mom found out the truth, and they had a massive blowout. It nearly ended in divorce and caused a huge stir with both families, since their marriage was more than just about them-it was a big deal for both the Riddle and Fisher families.

"Naturally, the divorce never happened. Dad was under pressure from both sides, so he cut ties with his mistress, but Mom was left with a heavy heart. Growing up, I remember them always arguing about that other woman and her son.

"Later on, I heard the woman passed away. Dad wanted to bring his illegitimate child into the family, but my grandparents wouldn't have it, so it never happened. After a rough patch, he eventually came to live with us."

Allison was left speechless by all of this.

Who would have guessed that Ben, who seemed so suave and polite, was actually such a family disaster and couldn't stay away from temptation?

Allison thought of sweet Rose, who nearly attempted suicide, and she felt a mix of sympathy and fear.

If she had gone through with it, Joshua would have grown up without a mom, and if that woman had brought her son into their lives, Joshua's days would've been tough.

Thank goodness it didn't come to that.

Joshua noticed Allison's silence, looked away from the computer and turned to her, his dark eyes holding a silent plea.

my dad. Ever since I was a kid, I've promised myself I'd only love one person my whole life and

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