Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 270

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Allison often found herself blushing uncontrollably when she felt embarrassed. Quickly, she shook her head, denying it, "Oh, you've got it all wrong. This is just my business partner, not my boyfriend."

The handyman scratched his head awkwardly, "Sorry about that mix-up. I just figured he was your boyfriend. You two really seem like a couple."

"No, no," Allison insisted again.

Watson stood quietly by her side, his expression a bit distant.

Allison gave him an apologetic glance, noticing the slight change in his demeanor, and said, feeling a bit sheepish, "I didn't think the handyman would mix us up. I'm sorry if it caused you any trouble."

Watson chuckled, his tone teasing, "Are you really that keen to not be linked with me? You seemed pretty quick to deny it."

"Huh?" Allison was a bit startled. "That's not what I meant. I just didn't want to cause you any hassle and didn't want you to get the wrong idea."

Watson looked at her with a knowing grin, "Get the wrong idea about what?" Allison looked away, pressing her lips together without saying a word.

It was as if Watson could read her thoughts, his voice carrying a playful edge, "Afraid I'd think you have a crush on me?"

turned an even deeper shade

quickly explained, "I just... I heard from Sabrina and Olivia that a lot of girls are into you and have confessed their feelings, but you turned them down. I thought maybe because you're so popular, any romantic interest from others

then suddenly burst out laughing. Allison looked puzzled, "What's

laughter was like a warm spring breeze,

was different

like a distant star, stunning but unreachable, keeping

warmth of a spring day, friendly

"I just find it cute how seriously you're trying to convince me you're

don't need to explain. I know

Allison blinked, "Huh?"

known for a

the thought running through

couldn't resist

not remember me

But he held back.

up their chance to work

...

newly renovated