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 noticed Emily and wrapped up their conversation

over.

way," Lillian pointed

a dismissive

linked through Joshua's, stopped in front of Emily and greeted her politely, "Mrs. Fisher." She remembered how Emily had insisted she not call her "Grandma" at their last

you so formal? Still holding onto that family dinner mishap? I've already apologized to

tell Allie not to call you

following your wishes. Why are

Emily's antics. Joshua voiced her thoughts and spoke up for them both

temper flare. "How dare you say I'm unfair? I'm your grandma! Joshua, being around this woman is changing you.

"Grandma, why do you keep stirring up trouble? You used

"Depends on who I'm dealing

Just then, a

you a

BUMS

girl, bent down and gently pinched her