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?"

an even deeper shade of red,

what I meant." Allison 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 might annoy you, so I was worried you'd get the wrong idea about me... and then not

watched as she earnestly explained, then suddenly burst out laughing. Allison looked puzzled, "What's so

laughter was like a warm spring

charm was different

was like a distant star, stunning but unreachable, keeping

of a spring day,

just find it cute how seriously you're trying

you don't need to explain. I know you're not interested

Allison blinked, "Huh?"

known for

was the thought

couldn't resist

really not remember me

But he held back.

mess up their chance to

...

around the newly renovated law