Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Allison stared him down, not backing away for a second. "Yeah.”

Shawn's expression tightened. "You can't take this case. Hand it over to someone else. Right now."

Allison let out a dry laugh. "And who says I have to?"

Shawn's eyes flashed, his jaw clenched. "My family's already bankrupt. Now you want my parents to split, too? Is tearing my family apart the only thing that'll make you happy?"

Allison's voice went cold. "You've got it all wrong. I'm not the one who wants your parents to get divorced-your mom does. Your dad doesn't. I'm on this case to make sure they stay together."

Shawn blinked, thrown off. "Wait, what?"

"I thought I was being pretty clear."

He eyed her, suspicious. "Are you lying to me? My mom says you're the one who convinced them to get divorced."

Allison crossed her arms, looking at him like he was a joke.

She gave a low, mocking laugh. "Your mom says this, your mom says that— Shawn, how old are you? Still doing everything your mom tells you? Are you her little lapdog or something?"

Shawn's face twisted. "Can we just stick to the point? No need for personal attacks."

Allison huffed, then brushed past him into the apartment lobby. "I don't have time to argue with you."

"Allison, are you seriously trying to keep them together?" Shawn called after her.

didn't answer, just kept

chased after her. "Allison, please. Don't let

completely clueless. "Relax. Cindy wants out? I'll make sure she doesn't get what she

something about the way she said it that

elevator dinged, doors sliding

stepped in.

you. Dad's living alone now-I

Allison didn't respond.

off at Grant's

the door, frowning at his

haven't been home in forever. I came to check on you. If you don't want a divorce,

"Your mom's impossible lately. I'm tired of the drama. It's easier just to keep my

got a soft heart. You two have been married forever-don't you know her by

his head.

I know

She wants the

both

and start over."

that. She told me she's only

you had

Allison.