Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Breanna asked, "So, do your parents know you two are living together?"

Joy hesitated, then shook her head. "I haven't told them yet."

Breanna just gave her that "knew it❞ look.

Allison jumped in, "If London's moving in, what about Peyton? She's still in elementary school, right?"

"Yeah, Peyton's staying with us. We want to rent a two-bedroom for now, and once we save enough for a down payment, we'll buy a place in Oak Lake and settle down."

Allison warned, "Make sure you check for formaldehyde or any weird chemicals this time. Don't end up with another toxic place like before." She glanced at Breanna. "Same goes for you. Remember, London's little sister only got leukemia because of that kind of apartment. Luckily, London was fine."

Breanna nodded. "Don't worry, I'll be careful."

But she still looked a little frustrated. She turned to Joy, "I still don't think you should move in with your boyfriend so soon."

"Breanna, it's really okay. Allison's even met him before-and she helped him out a lot. Ask her! Isn't London a genuinely good guy, Allison?"

Breanna looked at Allison. "Allie, you know her boyfriend?"

a bone marrow match. London's a good guy-hardworking,

my piece. It's your choice what you do. I just want you to be happy, and I hope it all works out

mean well, Breanna. Here, let me toast you." Joy raised her

"Cheers!"

when you get married, don't forget

Joy laughed. "Of course!"

"You have to introduce me

Joy nodded. "Definitely."

sat around the hotpot for over an hour,

Joy

had a few beers and was looking a little tipsy.

asked why isnt

coming to pick you

smiled. "He's working late, making

out her phone to

you both home. I'd be worried if you tried to

& Vale Solicitors, about ten kilometers away, and Breanna

helped Breanna into the car and called out to Joy, "Come