Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 187

"Yep," Lillian chimed in with a voice that was a bit too high-pitched. "She showed

up and didn't even bother to say hello to you first. Instead, she just wandered off to chat with others. What does that say? She's obviously not giving you the respect you deserve."

Emily was seeing red. "Allison really has no respect for her elders, no manners whatsoever. And to think your mother always praised her as a well-mannered and cultured girl."

Lillian's lips curled into a sly smile as she spoke softly, "Grandma, don't let her get to you. Your health is what truly matters."

Emily gently patted Lillian's hand. "Lillian, you are my best granddaughter."

Lillian's smile widened. "Grandma, how about I stay with you forever?"

Emily chuckled, giving her a warm look. "Oh, you silly girl. You'll get married one day. As much as I'd love for you to stay with me, you have your own life to lead."

'I'll marry Joshua, and then I can stay with you forever,' Lillian thought but kept it to herself.

She just smiled sweetly and teased, "For you, Grandma, I could stay single forever."

out loud. Just then, Joshua and Allison

over.

their way,"

a dismissive sniff. "About

remembered how Emily had insisted she

dinner mishap? I've already

Allie not to call you Grandma?

following your wishes. Why are you being so

thoughts and spoke up for them both so Allison just offered a slight

being unfair made Emily's temper flare. "How dare you say I'm unfair? I'm your grandma! Joshua, being around

expression was equally steely. "Grandma, why do you keep stirring up trouble? You used to be so

"Depends on who

into a silent, mocking smile. Just then, a

you

BUMS

bent down and gently pinched her