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."

Mr. Lin, a friend

Fisher, Mr. Lin, come

and haven't slept.

handle it. There's a spare room upstairs with a bed. Give me a few minutes to tidy up,"

"Thank you," Allison said.

to thank

a box. "Ms. Allison, here's

up at Joshua, who just stayed

explained, "We bought it when we got to downtown Havenbrook. Mr.

relieved he'd caught himself before accidentally calling Joshua "boss." Clearly, Allison hadn't told her friends he

to keep things simple, so they wouldn't

took the phone.

in the morning, way after every phone shop had closed. But for Joshua, getting a

after driving all night without sleep, he'd still remembered to get her

one.

in Allison's chest, her eyes

Let me make you

her, his

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

a small, meaningful smile, her eyes shining with amusement. "It's fine,