Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Joshua's eyes were heavy with fatigue as he shook his head.

"Go upstairs and get some rest," Allison said, her voice gentle.

"Okay," Joshua replied quietly.

From outside, voices echoed-loud and lively. Allison glanced over and spotted the rescue team arriving.

Willow, sleepy and tousle-haired, wandered down the stairs, rubbing her eyes. "What's all that noise?"

Allison turned back to her. "The rescue team just got here."

Willow walked over, but stopped short when she noticed the man standing next to Allison. "Who's this?"

Allison paused for a second, then explained, "He's the guy who called last night. His last name's Jiang."

"Oh! So you're that Mr. Jiang." Willow's tone was playful, and she shot Allison a look full of curiosity and a hint of teasing.

Just then, John-the assistant who'd been giving them space-walked over and greeted Allison, "Good morning, Ms. Allison."

Allison smiled back. "Good morning, Mr. Lin. Thanks for everything."

is Mr. Lin, a friend of Mr.

Fisher, Mr. Lin, come inside! Don't just stand

night and haven't slept.

it. There's a spare room upstairs with a bed. Give me

"Thank you," Allison said.

need to thank

handed Allison a box. "Ms. Allison, here's

at Joshua, who just

we got to downtown Havenbrook. Mr.

before accidentally calling Joshua "boss." Clearly, Allison hadn't told her friends he was

keep things simple,

the phone. "Thank

way after every phone shop had closed. But for Joshua, getting a phone was

learned yesterday afternoon that her phone had gotten waterlogged, and even after driving all night without sleep,

one.

in Allison's chest, her eyes

turned to Joshua. "You haven't eaten yet, right? Let me make

at her, his eyes soft.

quickly jumped in, "Allison, you really don't have to cook. Let me do

small, meaningful smile, her eyes shining with amusement.