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?"

"Yeah. When his sister got sick, I helped them find a bone marrow match. London's

I've said my piece. It's your choice what you do. I just

let me toast you." Joy raised her

"Cheers!"

married, don't forget to invite us to

Joy laughed. "Of course!"

smiled. "You have to introduce me to your

Joy nodded. "Definitely."

the hotpot for over an hour, chatting and

Joy and

beers and was looking a little tipsy. She

and asked why isnt

to

"He's working late, making some extra

pulling out her phone

stopped her. "Don't bother, I'll drive you both home. I'd be worried if you tried to

still living near Summit & Vale Solicitors, about ten kilometers away,

the car and called out to Joy, "Come on, let's get you