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."

loud. Just then, Joshua and Allison noticed Emily and wrapped up their conversation

over.

on their way," Lillian pointed

let out a dismissive sniff. "About

Emily and greeted her politely, "Mrs. Fisher." She remembered how Emily had insisted she not call her "Grandma" at their last encounter. But Emily's face showed no satisfaction, her

dinner mishap? I've already apologized

Allie not to call you

your wishes. Why are you being

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

made Emily's temper flare. "How dare you say I'm unfair? I'm your grandma! Joshua, being around this woman is changing you. Look at how you're dressed. And your

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

on who I'm

silent, mocking smile. Just then, a little girl ran over and hugged

you

BUMS

girl, bent down and