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."

turned to Willow. "This is Mr. Lin, a friend of

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

they've been traveling all night and haven't slept. Can we let them

a spare room upstairs with a bed. Give me a few

"Thank you," Allison said.

need to thank

Allison a box. "Ms. Allison, here's a new phone for

up at Joshua, who

we got to downtown Havenbrook. Mr.

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

keep things simple, so they wouldn't feel

the

phone shop had closed. But for Joshua, getting a phone was no big

that her phone had gotten waterlogged, and even after driving all night without sleep, he'd still remembered to get

one.

warm feeling bloomed in Allison's

eaten yet, right? Let me make you

at her, his eyes soft.

you really don't have to cook. Let me do

a small, meaningful smile, her eyes