Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 476

Joshua didn't say a word, just stared at Allison with those wounded, puppy-dog eyes.

She refused to look at him, shutting the door behind her with a decisive click.

At the front door, Allison paused, took a couple of deep breaths to pull herself together, then opened up for Linda.

Linda was waiting outside, arms full with a big insulated container and a kind, motherly smile. "Allie, I tried calling you, but you didn't answer. Have you eaten yet? I made your favorite black chicken and yam soup, and some salt-and-pepper shrimp."

Allison stepped aside to let her in. "I haven't eaten yet-I was busy and had my phone on silent. Didn't notice you called."

Not exactly a lie. She really had been occupied.

Linda came inside and set the container on the dining table. She opened it up and started putting the dishes out, her movements practiced and gentle. "No matter how busy you are, you have to remember to eat."

"Thank you, Linda. I appreciate it," Allison said softly.

Linda waved her off. "It's no trouble. I was free today, so I figured I'd come see how you're doing." She finished laying out the food and handed Allison a pair of chopsticks. "Eat while it's hot."

out a chair and sat

small sips of the soup, savoring the familiar

then suddenly asked, "Why are your

guard, choked a

said, her voice gentle

hand to Allison's forehead. "You feel a little warm. Are you running a

awkward. “I'm not sick," she

you so flushed? Are you feeling

instinctively touched her own cheeks. They really did

blamed Joshua-he just had to kiss her like his life

head down as she went

l.ne

have a thermometer at home? Let me check your temperature. You live here by yourself-if something happens, who's going to take care of you? Maybe I should help you find

Brooklyn lives here

she's not

"I actually